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Production Engineering Manager roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations under USCIS guidelines, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field. Employers file the Labor Condition Application with DOL before sponsoring your petition. Cap-subject H-1B registrations open each March for an October 1 start date.
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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.
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
Location: Paris Plant
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.
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
Location: Paris Plant
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Production Engineering Manager
Align your credentials to specialty occupation standards
Pull the O*NET profile for Production Engineering Manager and confirm your degree field maps directly to the role's listed knowledge domains. USCIS denies petitions when the degree-to-job connection is generic, so document the specific technical overlap in your resume.
Target manufacturers enrolled in E-Verify
STEM-heavy manufacturers and contract manufacturers already enrolled in E-Verify signal readiness to sponsor work authorization. Filter your search on Migrate Mate by employers with active H-1B Labor Condition Application filings in production and manufacturing occupations.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Run your target job title and location through the OFLC Wage Search before any salary discussion. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage level, and underbidding that floor causes petition problems downstream.
Ask employers about cap-exempt filing pathways
Production engineering roles at universities, nonprofit research institutes, or government contractors may qualify for cap-exempt H-1B petitions, bypassing the annual lottery entirely. Confirm whether the employer has a qualifying affiliation before you assume a March registration window applies.
Prepare a detailed specialty occupation letter early
Your employer's attorney will need a role description showing that the Production Engineering Manager position requires a specific engineering degree, not just any bachelor's. Draft a technical job duties memo with your hiring manager before the petition is filed to reduce Request for Evidence risk.
Use your 60-day grace period strategically if changing jobs
If you're switching employers, USCIS allows a 60-day grace period after your previous role ends. File the new H-1B transfer petition and request portability under AC21 before that window closes so your work authorization stays continuous during adjudication.
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Find Production Engineering Manager JobsProduction Engineering Manager H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Production Engineering Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the employer's job description requires at least a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a closely related field. USCIS evaluates the degree-to-job connection, so a generic requirement like 'any bachelor's degree' weakens the petition. Your employer's LCA and support letter should document the specific technical knowledge the role demands.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Production Engineering Managers?
Large contract manufacturers, automotive OEMs, semiconductor fabricators, medical device companies, and aerospace suppliers are the most consistent sponsors for this title. To find verified sponsors, browse Production Engineering Manager listings on Migrate Mate, which filters for employers with active H-1B LCA filing history in production and manufacturing occupations.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Production Engineering Manager role without losing status?
Yes. Under AC21 portability, you can start working for a new employer once the transfer petition is filed, as long as your previous H-1B was approved and you've been in valid status. The new employer files a fresh I-129 and LCA. You don't need to wait for approval before your start date, but the petition must be submitted before your grace period expires.
How does the DOL prevailing wage requirement affect H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Your employer must certify on the LCA that your offered wage meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for a Production Engineering Manager in your work location. The prevailing wage varies by geography and experience level. You can verify the applicable wage tier using the OFLC Wage Search before your offer is finalized to avoid LCA complications.
What happens to my H-1B status if my production facility closes or I'm laid off?
USCIS grants a 60-day grace period after involuntary termination during an authorized validity period. You can use that window to find a new sponsoring employer and file an H-1B transfer petition. If you don't secure a new petition before the grace period ends, you'll need to depart the U.S. or switch to another valid status.
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