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As the market share leader in exterior automotive lighting, NAL provides advanced lighting technology, engineering design expertise, and state-of-the-art production capabilities to auto makers based ...

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How much do automotive lighting jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for automotive lighting in the United States is $21.28, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $24.76 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an Automotive Lighting job?

An Automotive Lighting job involves designing, developing, testing, and manufacturing lighting systems for vehicles. This includes headlights, taillights, interior lighting, and advanced technologies like LED and adaptive lighting. Professionals in this field work with engineers, designers, and manufacturers to ensure lighting meets safety regulations, enhances visibility, and improves aesthetics.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Automotive Lighting position, and why are they important?

To excel in Automotive Lighting, you need a strong background in electrical engineering, knowledge of automotive lighting systems, and experience with lighting design software such as CATIA or SolidWorks, often complemented by a relevant degree. Familiarity with industry standards, photometric testing, and tools like MATLAB or LabVIEW is commonly required. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication are important soft skills in this field. These capabilities ensure the development of high-quality, reliable lighting solutions that meet safety standards and customer expectations.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of an Automotive Lighting engineer?

Automotive Lighting engineers typically spend their days designing and developing lighting systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams such as design, testing, and manufacturing, and ensuring that products comply with regulations and quality standards. They frequently use CAD software for modeling, conduct simulations and photometric analysis, and participate in prototype development and validation testing. Regular communication with suppliers and customers may also be part of the role to address technical requirements and resolve issues. This role combines hands-on technical work with teamwork and continuous process improvement.

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Infographic showing various Automotive Lighting job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $44,268 per year, or $21.3 per hour.
Production Engineering - Manager

Production Engineering - Manager

North American Lighting

Muscle Shoals, AL โ€ข On-site

$100K - $144K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Job Summary
Who We Are
North American Lighting Inc., member of the Koito Group of Companies, is the largest tier one automotive exterior lighting manufacturer in North America. As the market share leader in exterior automotive lighting, NAL provides advanced lighting technology, engineering design expertise, and state-of-the-art production capabilities to auto makers based in North America and around the world.
Our Opportunity
North American Lighting (NAL) is looking for a Production Engineering Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will plan and direct the production engineering function; and provide technical support to other engineering disciplines, manufacturing, or staff functions within his or her assigned manufacturing facility.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Your Priorities
  • Plans and directs all production engineering activities and personnel within the plant, ensuring proper and effective support of new product launches by the production engineering department.
  • Ensures process control systems for all production processes, and provides adequate training to the manufacturing groups to assure capability of implementing control system.
  • Oversees the on-time input of the BOM/routings, and ensures that production rates and machine cycle times are available for input for all new products per the established project plan.
  • Assists in the preparation of Process Failure Mode and Effect Analyses (PFMEA), Process Design Sheets, Process Flow Diagrams, and other Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities.
  • Ensures proper utilization of equipment through updating engineering standards (i.e. production rates, machine load).
  • Ensures the on-time delivery of all equipment necessary to support new product launches.

The salary range for this position is $100,980.00 - 144,400.00 per year. Final compensation will be determined by location, skills, experience, qualifications, and the career level at which the position is filled.
Requirements
Your Background
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related discipline, plus 8 - 10 years of experience in manufacturing environment-including:
  • 2 - 4 years of experience in Production/Process Engineering.
  • 4 years of experience in a lead, supervisory, or management position.

MBA or MS in Engineering, and experience with an automotive lighting manufacturer is preferred.
At North American Lighting
Team Member Benefits
World class health insurance plans
Award winning 401k plan
Relocation assistance
Paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays, etc)
Supplier discounts (wireless, computer, vehicle, etc.)
Company sponsored wellness program including gym reimbursement
Diversity at NAL:
The mission of NAL's Diversity Committee is to facilitate NAL's ongoing and continuing efforts to foster a culture and atmosphere of mutual respect, for the benefit of all Team Members from different backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities that represent our communities.
You can learn more about NAL and our opportunities at jobs.nal.com.