Full-Time

Manufacturing Engineer

Lasko Products

Lasko Products

501-1,000 employees

Home comfort appliances for air quality

No salary listed

Franklin, TN, USA

In Person

On-site manufacturing facility in Franklin, TN; daily plant floor presence required.

Bachelor's

Category
Mechanical Engineering (1)
Required Skills
CAD
Metrology
Injection Molding
SolidWorks

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Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or related Engineering field
  • Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing engineering experience
  • Proficient in SolidWorks and CAD software
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and Bills of Materials
  • Working knowledge of injection molding, stamping, welding, and manufacturing processes
  • Understanding of Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), metrology equipment, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), hydraulics, and pneumatics
  • Experience with problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, 5 Why, and DMAIC
  • Ability to troubleshoot manufacturing equipment and processes
Responsibilities
  • Lead engineering projects from concept through implementation
  • Design and maintain 3D models, drawings, and Bills of Materials (BOMs) using SolidWorks
  • Process Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and maintain engineering documentation
  • Support manufacturing by troubleshooting production and quality issues
  • Identify and implement continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers to ensure successful product launches
  • Evaluate manufacturing equipment and support capital improvement projects
  • Participate in design reviews and provide technical support to manufacturing operations
  • Maintain data tracking systems to ensure accurate data collection
  • Daily presence on the plant floor giving support to manufacturing operations
  • Ownership of the assigned area
Desired Qualifications
  • Strong project management and organizational skills
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities
  • Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA)
  • Effective communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
  • Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation
  • Experience in injection molding and automated manufacturing environments
  • Previous experience with robotics and PFMEA

Lasko Products makes and sells home comfort appliances like electric fans, room heaters, and air purifiers. Its products are designed to improve indoor comfort and air quality and are sold through retail and online channels around the world. The company emphasizes durability and value, with manufacturing locations in Tennessee and Texas and a long history dating back to 1906, highlighting a strong American-made identity. Lasko differentiates itself through its established brand, focus on quality, and broad distribution, aiming to provide reliable, long-lasting appliances for homes and businesses. Its goal is to meet everyday comfort needs while expanding its manufacturing footprint and international distribution.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

West Chester, Pennsylvania

Founded

1906

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • In 2026, Lasko launched StealthBreeze and Stratus through Home Depot and Sam's Club.
  • Walmart.com sold Lasko's limited-edition USA Box Fan in January 2026.
  • Lasko's 2025 lobbying targeted domestic fan manufacturing, matching tariff-favored sourcing.

What critics are saying

  • Consumer litigation over Lasko space heaters reached federal court in 2025 and 2026 appeals.
  • Lasko's 2026 fan launches sit on Home Depot, Sam's Club, and Walmart shelf space.
  • Retailers can replace Lasko with cheaper private-label fans, crushing volumes by 2027.

What makes Lasko Products unique

  • Lasko still manufactures fans in Franklin, Fort Worth, and West Chester, preserving American-made credibility.
  • Its portfolio spans fans, heaters, and air purifiers, broadening household comfort coverage.
  • Lasko has a century-old brand plus long-standing big-box retail distribution.

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Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

25%

1 year growth

25%

2 year growth

25%
International Housewares Association
Jul 1st, 2021
Lasko Products, Inc. launches limited-edition, American-made box fan for Walmart.com

Lasko Products, the West Chester, Pa.-based home environment appliance company, recently released a limited-edition, American-made box fan for Walmart.com in time for Fourth of July promotions and, even more opportunely, as a sweltering heat wave blasted much of the country.

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Feb 22nd, 2021
Lasko Products, Inc. acquired Intertex on Feb 1st 19'.

In February 2019, Lasko, an American based company that produces home comfort products acquired Intertex, Inc, B- Air that develops and supplies high-quality air movement products, for an undisclosed amount.

Real Simple
Sep 1st, 2020
Lasko Products, Inc. launches Outdoor Living Tower Fan

Then I received an email that changed the course of my summer: Popular home goods brand Lasko had just launched an Outdoor Living Tower Fan.

HomeWorld Business
Aug 17th, 2020
Lasko Products, Inc. hired Ed Vlacich as CEO on Dec 1st 20'.

CREDENTIALS: Ed Vlacich was named CEO of Lasko Holdings in December, bringing more than 30 years of consumer products experience.