Description

MSA, The Safety Company


Staff I/II Mechanical Engineer

US-PA-Cranberry Township

Requisition ID: 2025-9018
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Engineering

Overview

Are you someone who is passionate, motivated, and driven to make a difference?  If so, MSA Safety is the perfect fit for your career. 

 

At MSA, SAFETY is who we are AND it is what we do.  We are a purpose-driven company committed to deploying innovation and technology to deliver on our Mission to help protect people and assets all around the world.  We continue to be relentless in our pursuit of solving our customers greatest problems so they can go home safe each and every day. 

 

Are you in?  Read on for more details about this particular role.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and provide engineering evaluations of customer product inquiries
• Collaborate cross-functionally with design, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to implement design changes, process improvements, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Provide concise technical reports to support investigations and technical judgments.
• Assist in knowledge transfer and documentation for future product iterations and new development efforts based on learnings from sustaining activities.
• Participate on cross-functional project teams in the development of new MSA products.
• Complete risk analysis, design calculations, FMEA's and design reviews to verify that design meets or exceeds product specifications.
• Develop an effective test plan, coordinate efforts to test the design, and utilize statistical methods to verify performance. 

Qualifications

Special skills, knowledge and abilities required:

 

• Proven ability to learn quickly and work effectively with others in a dynamic team environment
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to influence attitudes and behaviors
• Demonstrated ability to creatively solve complex problems
• Proven ability to simultaneously manage multiple complex tasks, anticipate issues and challenges, make sound technical decisions, and work effectively in diverse cross-functional teams
• Personal initiative; the drive to push projects through to completion
• Solid mechanical aptitude, including comfort with tools and equipment usage
• A growth mindset; a desire to learn and develop
• Solid writing, presentation, and verbal communication skills
• Solid organizational skills and a customer-based perspective
• Travel (Domestic and International) up to 15%.

Preferred:

 

• Knowledge of personal protective equipment and its usage
• Demonstrated ability to use statistical tools including designed experimentation, measurement systems analysis, and Minitab statistical software
• Familiarity with ANSYS finite analysis software (static and dynamic simulations)
• Knowledge of rapid prototyping methods and materials for metal, plastic, and elastomeric components
• Proficiency with Solidworks and/or ProEngineer.

 

Education and experience required:

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or relevant technical discipline from an ABET accredited institution.

This position is available at two different career levels based upon experience, education, etc.:

• Level one (Staff I Engineer): no experience required
• Level two (Staff II Engineer): 2 years relevant experience
• MS degree may be substituted for up to 2 years of experience

 

MSA is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and to providing a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. As such, it is MSA's policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of the person's age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, race, religion, gender, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, veteran's status, genetic information, political affiliation, disabling condition, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. MSA also makes reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to perform a job unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship.

If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to assist you in navigating this career site, let us know.Contact Us MSA is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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