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Senior Director of Engineering

West Chester, PA

Lasko Products, an industry leader of home environment products for over 100 years, is seeking a Sr. Director of Engineering. This role will be based in our corporate headquarters, West Chester, PA.

The Sr. Director of Engineering is a key position within the Product Development team that represents a critical integration point between the Engineering team, Domestic Operations and the Strategic Business Units. The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to convert marketing and consumer requirements into technical performance requirements and mentor the engineering team. The Sr. Director of  Engineering will provide front-end engineering leadership and vision on engineering technology and best practices to assure accurate scale up of new technology into executable engineering plans and designs for both our domestic and imported goods. The successful candidate will work with strong operations teams, quality teams, and business teams to manage an effective product development process from ideation through end of product life.

This individual will be responsible for partnering with the Product Management team to develop and drive technical innovation that aligns with consumer needs. They will be responsible for creating and implementing the strategic direction of the engineering team. This individual should be a highly motivated, quick learner who enjoys a hands-on, high-speed work environment.

The Sr. Director of Engineering will report directly to the Vice President of Product Development. This role will manage a team of 4 Mechanical Engineers and 3 Project Engineers

Travel is estimated at about 10% of the time and the successful candidate must be available to travel international for up to 2 week periods.

Other Key Responsibilities Will Include:

  • Create and sustain a culture of creativity and work ethic focused on achieving goals on time and within budget
  • Creatively resolve conflicting design constraints through analysis and testing
  • Assure that Engineering resources are aligned with the overall strategy for the business unit
  • Have experience managing a gated product development process
  • Direct the development of engineering standards and oversee implementation as they pertain to planning, development, and manufacturing
  • Foster an environment of continuous improvement and quick to market thinking
  • Partner with Operations for new product introduction planning including design for manufacturing, project risk assessment, new product costing, new product qualification and product ramp up/ramp down planning
  • Drive Value Based Engineering (VBE) initiatives into product design through partnerships with manufacturing and supplier initiatives.
  • Communicate strategic objectives, resource allocation and execute development plans both domestically and globally
  • Lead Mechanical Engineering team as a shared resource balancing requirements between Domestic Engineering and Import Engineering Teams
  • Have the ability to assess data objectively and to make scientifically sound decisions 
  • Manage overall domestic project portfolio to ensure team KPI’s are met including on-time launch, unit cost and unit performance metrics
  •  Ensure that both domestic and imported products adhere to safety standards, industry regulations, and quality certifications.
  • Proactively identify potential risks within the engineering, production, and importation processes, creating mitigation strategies
  • Oversee the engineering of both domestic and imported goods, ensuring product designs, specifications, and manufacturing processes meet industry standards, quality expectations, and regulatory requirements.
  • Work closely with the supply chain, procurement, and operations teams to manage the seamless integration of imported goods into the product development and manufacturing lifecycle.
  • Implement best practices in engineering design and testing to ensure that both domestically produced and imported products are scalable, reliable, and cost-effective.
  • Oversee the implementation of sustainable engineering practices and compliance with environmental regulations related to both domestic and imported products.

Qualification/Experience:

  • 10 plus years of broad technical experience in product development for domestic manufacturing with a proven track record of taking product from ideation through safe product launch.
  • Minimum of 5 years leading technical product development teams will be required.
  • Extensive experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing development and manufacturing partners
  • Strong Design for Manufacturing (DFM)/Design for Assembly (DFA) skills with emphasis on part/assembly tolerance to deliver robust designs for high volume manufacturing
  • Knowledge of design of plastic injection molded part designs, electromechanical integration and metal stamped part designs
  • Ability to assess data objectively and to make scientifically sound decisions in an efficient manner and to effectively present data in a format which supports the conclusion
  • Be Six Sigma trained - a Black Belt is considered a definite plus, a broad proven skill set of lean product development tools
  • In-depth knowledge of engineering design, quality control, and manufacturing processes for both domestic and imported goods.
  • Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline
  • Project management experience with large, complex projects
  • Strong computer skills, i.e. Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Visio/Statistical Software such as Minitab or Statistics, etc.

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. 

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