Consumer Product Safety Engineer
Apply NowCompany: Lasko Products, Inc
Location: West Chester, PA 19382
Description:
Lasko Products, LLC is a leading U.S. manufacturer of portable heaters and fans. We are committed to providing our customers with safe and reliable products. We are seeking a talented and dedicated Consumer Product Safety Engineer to join our team. The Consumer Product Safety Engineer will be responsible for investigating product safety incidents, conducting root cause analysis, and providing technical support for litigation matters. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering and preferably experience in the consumer product safety industry.
This position reports to the General Counsel of Lasko.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications:
Benefits:
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.
This position reports to the General Counsel of Lasko.
Responsibilities
- Conduct site inspections to gather evidence and identify origin and cause of alleged product-related fires
- Perform root cause analyses of alleged product failures to determine the underlying causes and identify corrective actions
- Create and maintain claim history files and make recommendations regarding claim resolution to the General Counsel based on product investigations
- Inspect returned products to assess safety risks and respond to consumer claims
- Examine artifacts from product incidents to gather evidence and support investigations
- Interact with outside experts and counsel to provide technical support for claims and litigation
- Investigate consumer warranty claims and product claims in coordination with legal support staff
- Monitor regulatory developments as they may apply to Lasko products and participate in industry association product regulatory and safety groups
- Review artwork and instruction manuals for accuracy, regulatory compliance, and consumer ease-of-use and safety.
- Help to build safety into products by participating in DFMEA analysis and product safety reviews.
- Support the company's product safety recall process
- Support discovery efforts in litigation as requested by the General Counsel
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
- 4-6 years of experience in the consumer product safety industry
- Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles and product safety standards
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Willingness to travel regularly
Preferred Qualifications:
- Electrical consumer product experience
- Experience with fire investigation techniques and methodologies
- Certification in fire investigation (e.g., CFI, CFII). The company will pay for such certification in the employee's first year of employment, if not certified
- Knowledge of consumer product safety regulations (e.g., CPSC, UL)
- Interest in product liability law and incident investigation
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
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:
- 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
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.