Mechanical Engineer - Staff II or III

MSA - The Safety Company; Cranberry Township (Butler County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MSA Safety is seeking a mechanical engineer to join our Cranberry Township team. You will partner with cross-functional stakeholders to define mechanical design requirements and support electrical integration, driving solutions through the product lifecycle.

You will perform detailed design, analysis, and troubleshooting for new product development and sustaining engineering, lead validation tests, create 3D CAD models and drawings, and mentor junior engineers while contributing to continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering (ABET).
• 2–3+ years relevant experience;Staff II/III levels with possible MS substitution.
• Experience with SAP Engineering and manufacturing document control or similar MRP system.
• Experience with product reliability testing and rapid prototyping.
• Knowledge of design for Manufacturing Assembly using automation.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain mechanical design requirements and drive solutions through the product lifecycle.
• Perform detailed mechanical design, engineering analysis, and troubleshooting for new product development and sustaining efforts.
• Lead sustaining engineering by investigating issues, identifying root causes, and validating improvements.
• Define and execute validation/test plans to ensure performance and reliability.
• Design, develop, and maintain test fixtures and lab equipment for validation activities.
• Create 3D CAD models, drawings, BOMs, and documentation per company standards.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and validate implemented solutions.
• Participate in Voice of Customer activities and contribute to product specs and features.
• Plan projects, manage priorities, meet milestones, and deliver high-quality work.
• Prepare technical reports, test summaries, and engineering evaluations; present findings.
• Mentor co-ops and interns; contribute to IP work as needed.

Skills

Multitasking

Customer communication

Project management

Hands-on

Plastic product design

Electro-mechanical systems

MS Office

SolidWorks

FEA / Cycle Fatigue

BOM management

Reading technical docs

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering (ABET-accredited)

MS degree may substitute for up to 2 years experience

Tools

SolidWorks

MS Office

BOM management tools

SAP Engineering

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 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

• 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.

Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• 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.

Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred

• Knowledge of manifold design, gas delivery, vibration, shock, pneumatics, and control logic.

Education and Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, or related discipline, preferably from an ABET-accredited program.
• This position is available at two different career levels based upon experience, education, etc.:
  • 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.

Education and Experience Preferred

• Experience with product reliability testing.
• Experience with (rapid) prototyping using different manufacturing methods.