Manufacturing Process Engineering Technician - Industrial

MSA, The Safety Company•Cranberry Township, PA

About The Position

MSA Safety is seeking a passionate, motivated, and driven Manufacturing Process Engineering Technician - Industrial. This purpose-driven company is committed to deploying innovation and technology to help protect people and assets worldwide. The role involves supporting production and process engineering, assisting with manufacturing process design changes, new product development, and sustaining engineering tasks for existing production lines. The technician will also be responsible for collecting production data, resolving product function or design concerns, and preparing/maintaining production work cells, equipment, tooling, and materials. Additionally, the role includes documentation data and system maintenance, supporting audits, validations, and process checks, and providing feedback on process documentation and standard work. Continuous improvement, industrialization, safety, and training support are also key aspects of this position.

Requirements

Proven experience in a manufacturing or production environment, preferably in assembly, machining, or process operations.
Understanding of process documentation (work instructions, SOPs, routings, BOMs).
Capable of supporting line setup, troubleshooting, and production improvement activities.
Strong collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with Engineering, Quality, and Production teams.
Attention to detail and accuracy in data collection and ERP/MES updates.
Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to influence attitudes and behaviours.
Ability to manage workload and support multiple projects simultaneously.
Demonstrated customer centric focus.
Associate’s degree in engineering technology, electronics or related discipline.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with line setup, line balance, flow lines and Kanban.
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing tools (6S, 5 Why, Poke Yoke, Kaizen, etc.).
Experience supporting Continuous Improvement (CI) or problem-solving activities (DMAIC, FPY improvement).
Familiarity with SAP, Warehouse Management, MES (Kanoa) and Continuous Improvement management (eKaizen) systems.
Industrial Engineering mindset/background.
Pursuing an Industrial Engineering degree.

Responsibilities

Production and process support
Recommend and assist engineers with manufacturing process design changes to increase efficiency.
Assist engineers with new product development and/or design concern resolution through verification of proposed design changes.
Assist in sustaining engineering tasks for existing production lines.
Collect production data.
Work with Operations and Engineering to resolve concerns with product function or design.
Prepare and maintain production work cells, equipment, tooling, and materials to ensure smooth operations.
Create and maintain Work Instructions, SOPs, SAP master data (routings, BOMs, WMS, etc.) under managerial guidance.
Verify production data against ERP/MES for accuracy and integrity; report discrepancies to Engineer.
Support audits, validations, and process checks by ensuring accurate documentation.
Provide feedback on improvements to process documentation and standard work.
Conduct time studies to analyze and improve work methods and process efficiency, as needed.
Participate in Continuous Improvement activities such as 5 Why, Kaizen, and layout optimization projects.
Support development of Poke Yoke, error-proofing, or engineering solutions.
Provide input to line layout design, ergonomic improvements, and process enhancements.
Review errors and rework to determine root cause and recommended corrective actions.
Participate in investigations of process deviations or non-conforming products and assist in corrective actions.
Conduct training of operators and line leaders on new or updated processes, SOPs, and Work Instructions.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment, promoting operational excellence and adherence to EHS standards.