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Industrial Design Summer Internship

Lasko Products, an industry leader in the design and manufacturing of portable fans and heaters for over 100 years, is seeking an Industrial Design Intern to join our team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to learn from an experienced industrial design team that has more than 70 years of combined experience in the consumer goods industry.

At Lasko, you will gain hands-on experience in design and model making at an industry leader of home comfort products. As a part of this internship, you will learn how to take your ideas from concept form to a functional looks like model that is ready to be presented to customers.

The 2024 summer internship will run from May 2024- August 2024 located in our West Chester, PA headquarters.

Primary Responsibilities

Work on a team of experienced designers and engineers to provide looks-like / works-like prototypes for sales and engineering samples. You will have access to a plethora of tools and equipment to create these prototypes.
Learn how to operate two 3d printers- HP Multi Jet Fusion 5200 as well as Stratasys Objet Eden 260v polyjet printer.
Expand your skillset and craftsmanship in our design shop and automotive painting spray booth.
Come up with design ideas and increase your skills in design research, sketching, 3d modeling, adobe programs, and 3d printing software for build setups.

Personal and Leadership Qualities

Be passionate about developing your fundamental skills of design through all aspects of the design process.
Display strong interpersonal skills that allow you to work collaboratively with the design team as well as other cross-functional teams.
Embrace constructive criticism that will allow for personal growth.
Display excellent verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail.

KPI’s You will Be Measured By:

On Time Delivery
Product Design to Cost Target Accuracy
Resource Management

Requirements

Be a college junior or senior studying Industrial Design
Provide a portfolio displaying a broad skillset and interests
3.0 GPA or higher

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.

Lasko Products Glassdoor Company Review

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