Production Engineering Manager Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Production Engineering Managers oversee manufacturing systems, process optimization, and engineering teams, roles that consistently qualify for H-1B visa and EB-2 sponsorship. Most employers require a bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering, making this a strong specialty occupation for visa candidates. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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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 Visa Sponsorship as a Production Engineering Manager
Lead with your engineering degree first
USCIS approves Production Engineering Manager petitions fastest when the applicant holds a bachelor's or higher in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering. Front-load your degree field in every application document before listing experience.
Target employers with established H-1B track records
Large manufacturers, aerospace firms, and automotive companies file H-1B petitions for engineering management roles routinely. Employers already familiar with the process move faster and make fewer errors that delay approvals or trigger RFEs.
Get your job description reviewed before the LCA is filed
The Labor Condition Application locks in your job duties. If the description reads too broadly, lacking specific engineering systems or production scope, USCIS may question specialty occupation status. Review it before your employer submits.
Document production systems you've owned, not just supervised
Strong petitions show direct technical ownership: equipment qualification, process capability studies, yield improvement programs. Managerial titles without documented engineering depth can attract RFEs questioning whether the role requires a specialized degree.
Start the PERM process early if green card is the goal
EB-3 PERM for Production Engineering Managers typically requires a bachelor's in engineering as the minimum requirement. Starting PERM while on H-1B status preserves your priority date and avoids gaps if your visa status changes between renewals.
Understand which visa categories this role realistically qualifies for
Most Production Engineering Managers pursue H-1B or TN (for Canadians and Mexicans). O-1A is possible but requires documented extraordinary achievement. An immigration attorney can assess your profile against current USCIS approval patterns before you apply.
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Does a Production Engineering Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS consistently approves H-1B petitions for Production Engineering Managers when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering. The key is that the job description must establish a direct relationship between the specific engineering degree and the actual duties performed, broad management language without technical specificity can trigger a Request for Evidence.
What degree do I need for an employer to sponsor me as a Production Engineering Manager?
Most employers and USCIS approvals for this role require a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a closely related field. General business or management degrees are unlikely to satisfy specialty occupation requirements unless paired with significant, documented engineering coursework. Some employers also accept a master's degree in engineering management as a substitute.
How likely is my H-1B petition to be approved for this role?
Approval rates for Production Engineering Manager H-1B petitions are generally strong compared to more ambiguous job titles, because the engineering degree requirement is well-established. The biggest risk factors are job descriptions that emphasize coordination and oversight over technical engineering work, and applicants whose degree field doesn't align directly with the production systems they'll manage. A well-drafted petition with specific technical duties significantly improves outcomes.
Can I transfer my H-1B sponsorship if I change employers in this field?
Yes. H-1B portability allows you to change employers and begin working for the new company once the transfer petition is filed, without waiting for approval, provided you were previously in valid H-1B status. Your new employer files a fresh I-129 petition. For Production Engineering Managers, the specialty occupation argument carries over cleanly if the new role has comparable technical duties and degree requirements.
Where can I find Production Engineering Manager jobs that offer visa sponsorship?
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What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Production Engineering Manager jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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