Engineering Co-op - Global Quality Engineering (Spring 2026)

MSA, The Safety Company; Cranberry Township (Butler County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MSA Safety in Cranberry Township, PA, is seeking a quality-oriented engineer to support daily QA activities and drive quality improvements across products and processes.

You will collaborate with Quality Engineers, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Supply Chain to investigate issues, analyze data, conduct audits, and assist with CAPA, FMEA, and process validation while maintaining rigorous attention to detail and a constant drive to reduce defects and waste.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn new technologies and processes.
• Organized with effective time management and prioritization skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated initiative and ownership of assigned projects.
• Professional attitude with strong interpersonal skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset and a desire to develop engineering expertise.

Responsibilities

• Support Quality Engineers with day-to-day quality assurance and quality improvement activities.
• Assist in the investigation, analysis, and resolution of product, process, and supplier quality issues using structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Collect, organize, and analyze quality data to identify trends, monitor KPIs, and support data-driven decision making.
• Participate in root cause investigations and CAPA activities.
• Assist in conducting process audits, layered process audits, and product inspections to verify compliance with quality standards.
• Assist with validation and verification activities for new products, manufacturing processes, and process improvements.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to improve product quality and manufacturing performance.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing defects, improving process capability, and eliminating waste.
• Support statistical analysis activities using tools such as Excel, Minitab, or other quality software.
• Help monitor supplier and manufacturing quality performance by preparing reports and dashboards.
• Participate in FMEA, Process Flow Diagram, and Control Plan development and updates as assigned.
• Support customer quality investigations and warranty analysis by gathering and analyzing product performance data.
• Perform other engineering and quality-related assignments as directed to support business objectives and professional development.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Time management

Adaptability

Initiative

Interpersonal skills

Continuous improvement

Tools

Excel

Minitab

Job description

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

• Support Quality Engineers with day-to-day quality assurance and quality improvement activities.


• Assist in the investigation, analysis, and resolution of product, process, and supplier quality issues using structured problem-solving methodologies.


• Collect, organize, and analyze quality data to identify trends, monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), and support data-driven decision making.
  Participate in root cause investigations and corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities.


• Assist in conducting process audits, layered process audits, and product inspections to verify compliance with quality standards.


• Assist with validation and verification activities for new products, manufacturing processes, and process improvements.


• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to improve product quality and manufacturing performance.


• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing defects, improving process capability, and eliminating waste.


• Support statistical analysis activities using tools such as Excel, Minitab, or other quality software.


• Help monitor supplier and manufacturing quality performance by preparing reports and dashboards.


• Participate in Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Process Flow Diagram, and Control Plan development and updates as assigned.


• Support customer quality investigations and warranty analysis by gathering and analyzing product performance data.


• Perform other engineering and quality-related assignments as directed to support business objectives and professional development.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.


• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn new technologies and processes.


• Organized with effective time management and prioritization skills.


• High attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.


• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.


• Demonstrated initiative and ownership of assigned projects.


• Professional attitude with strong interpersonal skills.


• Continuous improvement mindset and a desire to develop engineering expertise.