Project Manager at LaFrance Corp

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 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.

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.

• 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

• 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 / Auto Cad software
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple 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