MSA - The Safety Company ยท 2 days ago
Industrial/Manufacturing Engineer
Pittsfield, NH
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
0+ years expMSA Safety is a purpose-driven company committed to innovation and technology to protect people and assets. The Industrial/Manufacturing Engineer will advocate for safety, improve manufacturing processes, and collaborate with various departments to ensure effective documentation and production standards.
Public Safety
Hiring Manager
Kati Halterman, MBA
Responsibilities
Actively advocate behavior-based safety in all aspects of Pittsfield plant operations, adhering to company and site-specific safety policies, practices, and programs. Initiate efforts to improve workplace ergonomics
Conduct time studies, define manufacturing costs, and develop/implement/maintain work standards and manufacturing documentation (routings, etc.)
Assist in developing and implementing measures to improve processes, including quality, cell layouts, throughput and cycle times, making recommendations and working in conjunction with CI (continuous improvement) initiatives
Interface with various departments including Engineering, Production, Materials, and Quality to ensure documentation is complete and used during design and production. Review and approve all manufacturing level documentation prior to release
Establish the requirements for procurement and supply of necessary production tools, process tooling, and equipment used in production
Initiate, lead, participate, and provide training (problem solving, work flexing, etc.) required to effectively complete improvement efforts. Work together with factory managers to sustain improvements. Participate in MSA Business System activities that include daily communication meetings, department performance monitoring and problem solving
Actively participate on new product development (NPD) teams. Provide input to ensure that proposed designs are realistic and feasible within a Lean Manufacturing environment. Communicate challenges of current manufacturing processes and drive efforts to incorporate design for manufacturability and assembly concepts. Coordinate participation from peer experts to advise on manufacturability as necessary
Recommend capital equipment additions and develop appropriate justifications. Effectively manage the implementation and commissioning of such additions
Review production order closeout variances, determine root causes, and recommend corrective actions
Develop and maintain positive work relationships with individuals in all organizational levels, both inside and outside the Pittsfield plant
Up to 5% travel may be required between U.S. facilities
Qualification
Required
Solid interpersonal skills, including the ability to influence attitudes and behaviors
Proficient in the use of PC based CAD software such as SolidWorks and AutoCAD
Ability to read and interpret assembly diagrams and documents and explain to associates
Proven ability to simultaneously and independently manage multiple tasks, solve technical problems, lead projects, and work effectively in cross-functional teams
Demonstrated ability to drive execution of projects including the ability to identify and act upon potential improvements
Excellent written, presentation and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational, multi-tasking, problem solving and team-building skills
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field from an ABET accredited program
This position is available at multiple different career levels based upon experience and education: Level I (Staff I): Entry level, no relevant industry experience; Level II (Staff II): 2 years of relevant industry experience; Level III (Staff III): At least 3 years of manufacturing/industrial engineering or related experience. MS degree may be substituted for up to 2 years of relevant experience; Level IV (Senior Staff): At least 5 years of manufacturing/industrial engineering or related experience. MS degree may be substituted for up to 2 years of relevant experience
Preferred
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Techniques (Value Stream Mapping, One Piece Flow, Setup Reduction, Lean Management, Visual Controls, etc.)
Six Sigma experience
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Experience with SAP, MS Project, Exenta MES
Company
MSA - The Safety Company
MSA is a global organization committed to developing, manufacturing, and supplying safety products.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Nish Vartanian
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
William Lambert
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
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