Global Mechanical Project Engineer

LaFrance Corp; Concordville (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

On-site fitness center

Employee culture and volunteer teams

Employee recognition events and lunche

Job summary

LaFrance Corp is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for Project Management in Concordville, PA. You will lead global programs from pre-production through full-scale production, coordinating across engineering, manufacturing, and commercial teams.

You will evaluate feasibility, design production-ready processes, and manage vendor selections. This role requires travel to China and a BS in mechanical engineering with up to 3 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 0-3 years of experience as a mechanical, process, quality, or manufacturing engineer; relevant co-op and internship experience is included.
• Working knowledge of ProE and AutoCAD software.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects through timely completion.
• Ability to work effectively across teams and departments, including Sales, Marketing, and Accounting.
• Strategic thinking, with the ability to visualize desired outcomes and drive work toward results.
• Ability to travel to LaFrance production facilities in China as required.

Responsibilities

• Manage global customer programs ranging from $10,000 to $1 million in annual sales from pre-production through full-scale production.
• Evaluate product and manufacturing feasibility and recommend modifications needed to meet aesthetic and performance specifications.
• Design process flows that support efficient, repeatable manufacturing.
• Support vendor selection and lead vendor negotiations for assigned programs.
• Develop product costing to support program planning and decision-making.
• Oversee tooling kickoff, pre-production development, component qualification, and production ramp.
• Collaborate daily with colleagues and customers in the United States and China to maintain alignment, address issues, and support successful program completion.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong organizational skills

Ability to travel

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ProE

AutoCAD

Job description

LaFrance Corp is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for Project Management in Concordville, PA. You will lead global programs from pre-production through full-scale production, coordinating across engineering, manufacturing, and commercial teams.

You will evaluate feasibility, design production-ready processes, and manage vendor selections. This role requires travel to China and a BS in mechanical engineering with up to 3 years of relevant experience.