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 Participate on cross-functional project teams in the development of new MSA products. Work with customers, both internal and external, to determine product design requirements. Determine necessary product design to conform to customer needs. Complete risk analyses, design calculations, FMEA’s and design reviews, to verify that design meets or exceeds product specifications. Develop an effective test plan, coordinate efforts to test the design, and utilize statistical methods to verify performance. Investigate and provide engineering evaluations of customer product inquiries Provide concise technical reports to support investigations and technical judgments Qualifications Special skills, knowledge and abilities required: Proven ability to learn quickly and work effectively with others in a dynamic team environment Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to influence attitudes and behaviors Demonstrated ability to creatively solve complex problems Proven ability to simultaneously manage multiple complex tasks, anticipate issues and challenges, make sound technical decisions, and work effectively in diverse cross-functional teams Personal initiative; the drive to push projects through to completion Solid mechanical aptitude, including comfort with tools and equipment usage A growth mindset; a desire to learn and develop Solid writing, presentation, and verbal communication skills Solid organizational skills and a customer-based perspective Travel (Domestic and International) up to 15%. Preferred: Knowledge of personal protective equipment and its usage Demonstrated ability to use statistical tools including designed experimentation, measurement systems analysis, and Minitab statistical software Familiarity with ANSYS finite analysis software (static and dynamic simulations) Knowledge of rapid prototyping methods and materials for metal, plastic, and elastomeric components Proficiency with Solidworks and/or ProEngineer. Education and experience required: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or relevant technical discipline from an ABET accredited institution. This position is available at two different career levels based upon experience, education, etc.: Level one (Staff I Engineer): no experience required Level two (Staff II Engineer): 2 years relevant experience MS degree may be substituted for up to 2 years of experience #LI-GM1