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 as required
• 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 in a hybrid setting. 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