Engineering Project Specialist / Manager

MSA, The Safety Company • Cranberry Township, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

MSA Safety is seeking a driven engineering project professional to lead cross-functional new product development projects for fire safety products. Reporting to the Global Program Manager, Fire Service, this role owns projects from concept through launch, helping bring innovative, life-saving products to market. The role is available at three career levels based on experience and education.

The position involves managing projects ranging from quick-turn enhancements to large platform developments. The successful candidate coordinates teams across functions, translates user needs into product requirements, communicates with stakeholders, manages technical trade-offs and project risks, and supports continuous improvement in products and processes. The role calls for adaptability across waterfall, agile, and hybrid project environments.

Requirements

• Specialized knowledge in an engineering field and practical understanding of related disciplines.
• Experience connecting and coordinating Engineering, Marketing, Manufacturing, Quality, Testing, and other functions.
• Ability to lead teams in developing high-quality, customer-focused products and delivering them with speed.
• Confidence using project management tools and methods such as MS Project, Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Risk Analysis, and Jira.
• Ability to work in waterfall, agile, or hybrid environments.
• Clear communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and build collaborative teams.
• Experience with product development, research, or engineering tools.
• At least 5 years of project management or engineering experience for the Sr. Staff Engineering Project Specialist level.
• At least 7 years of project management or engineering experience for the Engineering Project Manager I level.

Nice To Haves

• A master's degree may substitute for up to 2 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate cross-functional project teams to deliver solutions on time and within budget.
• Manage multiple new product development projects, from quick-turn enhancements to large-scale platform development.
• Foster a respectful and inclusive team environment.
• Present ideas and project updates to internal and external stakeholders.
• Navigate technical trade-offs, risks, and priorities.
• Translate user needs into clear product requirements and specifications.
• Guide team members, prioritize tasks, and keep projects moving forward.
• Use project management tools to track progress, identify challenges, and implement solutions.
• Identify opportunities to improve products and processes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed