Mechanical Engineer - Staff II or III

MSA, The Safety Company•Cranberry Township, PA

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About The Position

MSA Safety is seeking a passionate, motivated, and driven Mechanical Engineer to join their team. This role is crucial in deploying innovation and technology to protect people and assets worldwide. The engineer will be responsible for solving customer problems to ensure they go home safe every day. This position is available at two different career levels, Staff II and Staff III, based on experience and education.

Requirements

Proven ability to multitask in a fast paced environment
Demonstrated ability to communicate with both internal and external customers on technical and non-technical matters
Creative problem-solving and a customer-based perspective
Solid verbal and written communication skills
Solid project management, interpersonal and analytical skills
Willingness to work in a hands-on manner
Proven ability to develop plastic products and components, including knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials and characteristics
Demonstrated ability to design equipment and electro-mechanical systems
Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office, SolidWorks, advanced analysis (FEA, Cycle Fatigue, Tolerance Analysis, etc.), and BOM management tools.
Knowledge of third party testing agencies such as UL or CSA, and the role they play in the development of safety equipment
Knowledge of design for Manufacturing Assembly using automation
Proven ability to transform requirements into innovative solutions that creates significant value for both MSA and our customers
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects
Proven ability to read and interpret technical documentation relating to products and processes
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, or related discipline, preferably from an ABET-accredited program
Staff II: 2 years relevant experience
Staff III: 3+ years relevant experience
MS degree may be substituted for up to 2 years of relevant experience.
Experience with SAP Engineering and manufacturing document control or similar MRP type system

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of manifold design, gas delivery, vibration, shock, pneumatics, and control logic.
Experience with product reliability testing
Experience with (rapid) prototyping using different manufacturing methods

Responsibilities

Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to define and maintain mechanical design requirements, support electrical engineering integration efforts, and drive solutions throughout the product lifecycle.
Perform detailed mechanical design, engineering analysis, and troubleshooting activities to support both new product development and sustaining engineering initiatives.
Lead sustaining engineering efforts by investigating product performance issues, identifying root causes, implementing corrective actions, and validating design improvements.
Define, execute, and analyze validation and verification test plans to ensure products meet performance, reliability, quality, and compliance requirements.
Design, develop, and maintain test fixtures, test rigs, and laboratory equipment to support product validation, qualification, and sustaining engineering activities.
Create and maintain accurate 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, bills of materials, and technical documentation in accordance with company standards.
Identify product and process improvement opportunities, develop business and technical justifications, gain stakeholder alignment, and validate implemented solutions to achieve expected outcomes.
Participate in Voice of Customer activities and provide recommendations for product specifications, features, and design improvements based on customer needs and field feedback.
Plan and coordinate project activities, manage priorities, meet project milestones, and deliver high-quality engineering work products.
Prepare clear, concise, and accurate technical reports, test summaries, engineering evaluations, and design documentation.
Present technical analyses, project updates, test results, and engineering recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
Conduct peer reviews and provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering co-ops, interns, and less experienced engineers.
Support intellectual property activities, including invention disclosures, patent evaluations, and patent application development as needed.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product quality, reliability, manufacturability, and engineering processes.