What are the responsibilities and job description for the PROJECT MANAGER - LF position at LaFrance Corp?
Who We Are
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. Business Units within LaFrance Corp include LaFrance, PacTec, Benmatt Industries and JAT Creative Products.
LaFrance Corp is a global leader in the design, development, and manufacturing of on-product branding. We work with top leaders in consumer and professional markets. Our products can be seen on high-end sunglasses, premium refrigerators, car key fobs, top-rated golf clubs, robotic vacuums, and much more. We believe small details make a lasting impression and build brand strength for our customers.
What Sets Us Apart
At LaFrance our core guiding principle is to Live Long and Prosper. With over 75 years of experience, we continue to drive value and success with top global brands. We maintain a casual, yet professional atmosphere and promotion from within is an essential core value. We believe in a work life balance and promote a healthy lifestyle program for all employees. Our volunteer team provides multiple opportunities a year to serve our community. We acknowledge our team members’ years of services with quarterly employee luncheons, knowing the people are what makes our company great.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, vacation, paid holidays, relaxed dress code, culture teams, 401K Plan, and a fitness center on the premises.
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.
About the Role:
Mechanical Engineers are hired as Project Managers to manage pre-production projects, through the design for manufacturing, to full scale production.
Key Responsibilities:
- 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
Qualifications Required:
- 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
- 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