Mechanical Engineer for Project Management

LaFrance Corp is currently seeking to add capacity to our Project Management/Engineering Teams. LaFrance seeks results oriented, innovative, challenge-seeking, and highly organized team players. The successful candidate will have a growth mindset as shown through their curiosity, enthusiasm, humility, and resourcefulness; demonstrate perseverance and grit to see projects to fruition; and a have a strong passion for continuous learning.

WHO WE ARE

LaFrance Corp is a worldwide leader in the manufacturing of three-dimensional corporate logos, branding solutions, image enhancement, and electronics plastic enclosures. Our customer base consists of various global industry leaders in consumer and professional products; including but not limited to; sports equipment, audio, automotive, motorcycles, appliances, mobile devices and eyewear. We support our customers in promoting their corporate image through innovative materials and designs for manufacturing solutions. LaFrance Corp is a privately owned business founded in 1946. Our corporate headquarters is located in Concordville, Delaware County, PA. LaFrance Corp is a creative work community with a strong corporate culture and fundamental core values such as Family, Teamwork, Use of the Creative Process, Respect for our Roots, Love of Technical Challenges, Honest and Fair, and Home-Grown Management.

THE PROJECT MANAGER ROLE

Mechanical Engineers are hired as Project Managers to manage pre-production projects, through the design for manufacturing, to full scale production.

Detailed responsibilities include:

• Management of Global Customer programs ranging in size from $10K -> $1MM in annual sales
• Feasibility review for manufacturing modifications to meet aesthetic & performance specifications
• Process flow design
• Vendor selection and negotiations
• Product costing
• Oversee program tooling kick off, pre-production development, component qualification, and production ramp
• Daily collaboration with US & China based colleagues and Customers to maintain alignment and to support program completion

Candidate Qualifications include:

• B.S. degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing)
• 0 to 3 years of experience as a mechanical/process/quality/manufacturing engineer, including prior co-op and internship experience
• Working knowledge of ProE/AutoCad software
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects to their timely conclusion; ability to function with various teams and departments including sales, marketing and accounting; strategic thinking; and an ability to visualize and achieve results
• Ability to travel to LaFrance’s production facilities in China (temporarily on hold due to COVID)
• US citizenship or PERM status

We seek candidates that share the following Values:

• Passion for learning and creating results
• Eager to be a major contributor to a championship team’s success
• Love of challenges
• Respect for all employees as family members
• Commitment to support our Corporation in living our Core Values

Benefits include health, dental and vision insurance, short and long-term disability, life insurance, paid time off, 401K Plan, and a fitness center on the premises.

Currently LaFrance staff are working remotely; however, there is an expectation that staff be available for in-office team meetings, sample reviews and training.

For a full description of our company and products, you may view our website at www.lafrancecorp.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $64,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year
• 3 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Remote work environment, with opportunities to work in the office.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Concordville, PA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Concordville, PA

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