Industrial/Manufacturing Engineer
US-NH-Pittsfield
US
Req #: 9280
Type: Full-Time
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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: * 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. Qualifications: * 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. Education and experience required: * 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 #LI-GM1
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