Project Manager at LaFrance Corp

University of Delaware; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K Plan

On-site fitness center

Job summary

An innovative manufacturing firm based in Pennsylvania is seeking a Project Manager for their Automotive Team. The role involves managing projects from design to full-scale production and requires a minimum of 2 years of experience in automotive engineering. Candidates should have a B.S. degree in Engineering and knowledge of ProE/AutoCAD software. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and currently operates remotely, with expectations for occasional in-office meetings.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in automotive engineering.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects.
• US citizenship or PERM status required.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from design to production.
• Conduct customer design feasibility reviews.
• Collaborate with US and China colleagues.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Education

B.S. degree in Engineering

Tools

ProE

AutoCAD

Job description

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 Corpis a privately owned business founded in 1946. Our corporate headquarters is located in Concordville, Delaware County, PA. LaFrance Corp isa creative work communitywith 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 AUTMOTIVE TEAM PROJECT MANAGER ROLE

Engineers are hired as Project Managers to manage Projects from Design and Feasibility through to Full Scale Production. Projects range in size from $50K -> $2MM in annual sales.

Key Responsibilities:

• Customer Design Feasibility review and Design for Manufacturing modifications to meet aesthetic & durability specifications
• Process flow design
• Vendor Selection and Negotiations for Components
• Product Costing and Baseline Management throughout project based on changes
• Project Timeline Management to meet Customer Requirements for Preproduction Builds, Part Approval, Qualification and Production Ramp
• Management of Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) including Product Testing and Qualification Runs
• Daily collaboration with US and China based colleagues and Customers to maintain alignment and to support program completion

Qualifications Required:

• 2 years minimum of experience as a mechanical/process/quality/manufacturing engineer working for an Automotive Company or a Company supplying Product to Automotive Industry
• B.S. degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing)
• Working knowledge of ProE / AutoCad software
• Strong organizational skills to managemultiple projects to their timely conclusion
• Annual 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