Description

MSA, The Safety Company


Quality Engineer - Staff Engineer I

US-PA-Cranberry Township

Requisition ID: 2026-9495
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Operations (MissionOPS)

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

• Improves customer satisfaction and business performance by using data and metrics to identify systemic issues, reduce scrap and rework, and support faster, more effective resolution of customer concerns.
• Drives consistent quality execution across global manufacturing sites
• Strengthens risk prevention and quality planning
• Enhances effectiveness of the Quality Management System by supporting audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement activities across all functional groups
• Builds company-wide quality capability by training and coaching teams in problem-solving methodologies, QMS requirements, etc.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related field)
• Co-op, internship, or entry-level experience supporting quality engineering activities in a manufacturing or operations environment.
• Basic understanding of structured problem-solving methods (e.g., 8D, A3, DMAIC) with experience supporting investigations and corrective actions.
• Introductory knowledge of ISO 9001 or similar quality management systems, with exposure to audits, procedures, or documented processes.
• Exposure to PFMEAs, Control Plans, and work instructions, including participation in reviews or updates.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and present quality data (scrap, defects, trends) using common tools such as Excel or quality databases.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively on cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and discipline in following procedures.
• Willingness to learn and develop technical and problem-solving skills in a manufacturing environment.
• Flexibility to support multiple tasks and priorities

MSA is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and to providing a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. As such, it is MSA's policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of the person's age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, race, religion, gender, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, veteran's status, genetic information, political affiliation, disabling condition, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. MSA also makes reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to perform a job unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship.

If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to assist you in navigating this career site, let us know.Contact Us MSA is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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