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Engineering Manager - Production Engineering

Champaign, IL · On-site

$140K/yr

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The Engineering Manager - Production Engineering will be responsible for leading and coordinating the Electrical and Mechanical Engineering teams to ensure the successful execution of customer ...

Manager, Production Engineering

Richmond, IL · On-site

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The Manager, Production Engineering for Leica Biosystems is responsible for leading the Production Engineering team to ensure reliable operation of production lines and deliver measurable ...

Manager, Production Engineering

Richmond, IL

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The Manager, Production Engineering for Leica Biosystems is responsible for leading the Production Engineering team to ensure reliable operation of production lines and deliver measurable ...

Engineering Manager

Dixon, IL · On-site

$145K - $180K/yr

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The Engineering Manager will oversee a team of Product Engineers responsible for designing, developing, and improving our equipment lines. This role ensures engineering projects align with company ...

Production Engineering Coordinator

Lake Zurich, IL · On-site

$24 - $36/hr

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Production Engineering Coordinator Location: Lake Zurich Employment Type: Full- Time About Us ... Initiate, track, and manage Production-related Nonconformance Reports (NCRs), ensuring accuracy ...

Engineering Manager

Niles, IL

$57.69 - $91.35/hr

  • Retirement

Drive product lifecycle activities and continuous improvement initiatives * Collaborate with global engineering teams and cross-functional departments * Support engineering strategy and future ...

Engineering Manager (Product)

Elk Grove Village, IL · On-site

$164K - $170K/yr

As an Engineering Manager, your leadership will be critical in revamping our client's existing ... Plan, lead, and support new production features and projects - partnering with Product Managers and ...

Engineering Manager (Product)

Chicago, IL · On-site

$172K - $178K/yr

As an Engineering Manager, your leadership will be critical in revamping our client's existing ... Plan, lead, and support new production features and projects - partnering with Product Managers and ...

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Electrical Engineering Manager

Burr Ridge, IL · On-site

$130K - $159K/yr

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Significant influence over engineering strategy, technical standards, and product development ... Partner with project management and operations teams to develop schedules, resource plans, and ...

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How much do production engineering manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for production engineering manager in Illinois is $68,677.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54,300.00 and $78,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.
Infographic showing various Production Engineering Manager job openings in Illinois as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $68,677 per year, or $33 per hour.

Production Engineering - Manager

North American Lighting

Paris, IL • On-site

$108K - $155K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

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Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 72 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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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 $108,700 - $155,000 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.
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All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, genetic information, and veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Requisition ID: 21413
Location: Paris Plant

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