New Process Integration Co-op - Spring 2027

MSA Safety Inc.; Cranberry Township (Butler County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

MSA Safety is seeking a co-op in Process Excellence in Cranberry Township, PA. You will assist engineering teams with workshops, process analysis, and project management, while supporting documentation, data gathering, and SAP S/4HANA implementation activities.

The role emphasizes lean methods, time studies, and value stream mapping, offering hands-on exposure to process improvement in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Data analysis, methods and graphing
• Creative problem-solving
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Tools, with emphasis on Excel

Responsibilities

• Assist Process Excellence Engineers with workshops, process analysis, and project management
• Assist Launch Managers with process mapping and documentation
• Assist with SAP S/4HANA implementation through process mapping, gathering data from plants, etc.
• Time studies
• Methods analysis and improvement
• Process Sequence Flow Mapping
• Utilize simulation software to analyze current processes
• Layout work (equipment and work station)
• Lean, Kaizen, 6S and Value Stream Mapping activities
• Identify 8 wastes in processes and engage with shop floor associates during improvement activities

Skills

Data analysis

Methods

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Office suite

Excel

Education

Bachelors in Industrial Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel)

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

• Assist Process Excellence Engineers with workshops, process analysis, and project management
• Assist Launch Managers with process mapping and documentation
• Assist with SAP S/4HANA implementation through process mapping, gathering data from plants, etc.
• Time studies
• Methods analysis and improvement
• Process Sequence Flow Mapping
• Utilize simulation software to analyze current processes
• Layout work (equipment and work station)
• Lean, Kaizen, 6S and Value Stream Mapping activities
• Identify 8 wastes in processes and engage with shop floor associates during improvement activities

Qualifications

Special knowledge, skills and abilities required:

• Basic experience with data analysis, methods and graphing.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Tools, with a special emphasis on Excel

Education and experience required:

Must be pursuing a Bachelors in Industrial Engineering, or other relevant Engineering discipline, from an ABET-accredited program, and have completed at least one semester of Sophomore year before beginning this co-op rotation.

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