What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Engineer I position at laskoproducts?
Lasko Products, an industry leader in the design and manufacture of portable fans and heaters for over 100 years, is seeking a Project Engineer I to join our team. In this position you will be an instrumental part of the Product Development team creating innovative high-quality home comfort product solutions.
The Project Engineer I will lead the projects they are responsible for as well as work with the product teams to integrate new technologies into existing products. You will be a key contributor in the design review and prototype analysis for new products.
Primary Responsibilities
• Define technical product specification that align with consumer requirements including developing the product specification, defining components and building feasibility models.
• Confirms system's and components' capabilities by designing testing methods, testing properties.
• Develops electromechanical products by studying customer requirements, applying principles of mechanics, thermodynamics, hydraulics, heat transfer, and electronics.
• Work with OEM’s located in Asia to finalize product design and researching and testing manufacturing and assembly methods and materials.
• Complete design reviews and report out to the cross-functional team key findings
• Assess competitive products for functional and cost improvement opportunities.
• Lead minor scope engineering projects including initiating the Engineering Change Process, building the BOM and qualifying design changes.
• Collect project requirements from all stakeholders, managing trade-offs to meet project goals.
• Ensuring stakeholder expectations are understood and managed accordingly.
• Responsible for managing and tracking: Project Integration, Scope, Time, Cost, Quality, Resources, Communications, Risk, Procurement, Stakeholder Management.
• Fabricating proof of concept models and developing test protocols.
• Support the team in assessing existing product designs and providing suggestions for improvements.
Personal and Leadership Qualities
• Ability to balance multiple large and small projects while maintaining schedule and cost
• A desire to continually learn about new technologies and look for ways they can benefit our end consumers
• Strong verbal, written and presentation communication skills
• Strong Analytical Skills and Good Mechanical Aptitude, Conscientious
• Good Attention to Detail, Project Management Skills, Positive, Takes Initiative
KPI’s of which the Project Engineer I will be measured by:
o On-Time Product Launch
o Product Cost Attainment
o Time to Market
Requirements
o Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
o 1-3 years of experience in developing electromechanical products
o Experienced with Bench tools: multimeter, power supply, thermocouples and soldering irons.
o Experience using SolidWorks, Minitab, Excel, SharePoint and project management software
About Lasko Products
Better Air Starts Here.
Lasko Products is the leading air solutions brand with a reputation for reliable products, peak performance, and perpetual innovation – our commitment to our customers for over a century. Founded in 1906 by Henry Lasko in Philadelphia, Lasko has evolved for over a century to become the global leader in air solution products. From our roots in small appliances, fans, and portable heaters, we’ve grown to become the leading home comfort company while maintaining our unwavering commitment to quality and value. Today, Lasko stands as a symbol of innovation, offering consumers around the world high-performance products; portable fans, heaters, air purifiers, humidifiers, and home ventilation solutions. Our well-known brands, such as B-Air, Air King, and Guardian Technologies, serve both consumer and commercial markets across North America and internationally. As an American company, we take pride in upholding the spirit of hard work, trust and accessibility, ensuring that Lasko remains available to all, for generations to come. Headquartered in West Chester, Pennsylvania, with manufacturing and distribution facilities nationwide, Lasko continues to set the standard in the air solutions category for another 100 years.
Lasko’s mission is to enhance lives by creating comfortable environments with innovative products you can trust.
The company’s success is based on Five Core Values:
Be Bold
- Challenge the status quo
- Courageously pursue the impossible
- Reject mediocrity
Be Together
- Work together for success
- Drive trust and candor with each other
- Prioritize "We" before "I"
Be A Leader
- Lead with personal conviction
- Inspire each other to deliver high- quality results
- Leverage resilience and agility to drive excellence
Be Accountable
- Consistently deliver to our customers
- Embrace commitments as a contract
- Take pride in our actions
Be The Change
- Demonstrate a passion to win
- Make a difference at work in our communities
- Step forward and take initiative
Why Join Lasko?
At Lasko, we believe people do their best work when they’re supported ---- personally and professionally. That’s why we offer flexible hours and a hybrid work schedule for our corporate team, promoting employees to balance life and work in a way that fits their lifestyle. Our dog-friendly corporate headquarters adds a fun, welcoming atmosphere, while our competitive salaries with bonus potential recognize and reward your contributions. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes a strong 401(k) match, wellness incentives, and robust health coverage. Join Lasko and be part of a legacy of innovation – at a company that values flexibility, growth, and a culture where you can thrive.