Manufacturing Engineer

Lasko Products was founded in 1906 by Henry Lasko in Philadelphia. Lasko Products has been an industry leader in design and manufacture of portable fans and heaters for over 100 years.

We are looking for a talented Manufacturing Engineer to join our Fan Products Business Unit in Franklin, TN. Lasko is proud to be an American made company.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways :

• Project Management - Leading engineering projects to completion, timely, efficiently, and cost-effectively.
• Problem Solving - Solving operational problems using a systematic analysis process by leveraging industry standard methodologies; determining the assignable cause; implements robust, data-based solutions; identifying the systemic root causes and recommending actions to prevent problem reoccurrence.
• Continuous Improvement - Identifying and improving upon opportunities for improvement.
• Equipment / Capital Procurement - Selecting manufacturing equipment which meets the Lasko Products manufacturing specifications, as well as project or program needs.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role you will need the following :

The ideal candidate will have :

About the Company

Lasko Metal Products was founded in 1906 by Henry Lasko in Philadelphia. Lasko designs, manufactures, assembles, and distributes portable fans, heaters, and humidifiers for the consumer market (Lasko brand), air purifiers (Germ Guardian brand), ventilation products such as range hoods and bathroom exhaust fans to the construction industry (Air King brand) and water damage restoration products such as air scrubbers and dehumidifiers (B-Air brand). Lasko's products are sold in North America, South America, the Caribbean, and Asia. The company is recognized as the leader in the portable fan and portable heating categories and proudly operates American manufacturing, assembly, and distribution facilities across the US. Lasko's leading market share in fans and heaters is 2X - 4X larger than the #2 brand. Lasko's domestic production capabilities uniquely position Lasko to serve its customers.

Lasko's Mission is to improve everyday life with trusted products which create a healthier and more comfortable environment. The company's success is based on 5 Core Values :

The Lasko family owned and operated Lasko Products until November 2016, when private investment firms Comvest Partners and JW Levin Management Partners ("JWLMP") acquired the business. Comvest Partners and JWLMP are committed to growing the business with investments in growth and productivity.

Geographic Reach

Based in the greater Philadelphia, PA area, Lasko Products operates in locations throughout the US and Canada. The company's Tennessee, Texas, and Pennsylvania manufacturing facilities produce both indoor and outdoor fans and heaters. The company also sources select products internationally from China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Malaysia, and India. Lasko operates distribution centers in all manufacturing locations plus Nevada and Ohio.

Diversity & Inclusion

Comvest and its portfolio companies recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote regardless of race / national origin, gender / gender identification, sexual orientation, age, disability status, veteran status, religious affiliation, and other protected status. We have a clear vision to be the place where diverse talent wants to come, stay, and do their best work. We know our companies run on the hard work and dedication of our passionate and smart employees. We believe that diversity within an organization creates long-term value for the organization itself and its constituents. Comvest and its portfolio companies are high performing organizations that seeks to hire hard-working and dedicated high performers. While Comvest and its portfolio companies always strive to look at a diverse pool of candidates, we will always choose the most qualified candidate for the job being recruited for, in order to strive for success for both the employee and the firm.