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.

• Actively participate as a member on new product development teams to ensure product designs meet global agency, standards, and regulatory requirements. Accountable to obtain certifications per project plan.
• Troubleshoot and make recommendations on product design, technical explanations, and/or standards interpretation where needed throughout the product development and certification processes
• Coordinate with engineering teams as well as third party laboratories to support preparation of samples, development of test plans, and testing of MSA products.
• Work directly with external parties such as notified bodies, testing laboratories and government agencies as necessary depending on product group during the certification process.
• Review compliance impact of new and modified designs, including review and recommendations related to engineering documentation submitted to third parties. Ensure product modifications are compliant and approved, updating certifications as needed.
• Lead and/or support standards and regulation compliance activities for MSA products. Monitor and communicate internal and external trends that relate to potential standards, regulatory, and compliance changes as needed
• Identify and implement continuous improvement in processes and tools related to product compliance and certification management, including development of best practices, templates, and reports
• Provide support to all certification and department related activities regardless of product group, which may include but is not limited to agency audits, production line requirements, and customer service
• Travel (Domestic & International) <25% required

Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Attention to detail
• Critical thinking
• Problem solving
• Strong project management skills
• Effective communication skills (written, verbal and presentation). Able to communicate technical information to audiences of varying knowledge levels
• Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
• Ability to manage multiple projects and perform complex tasks/assignments with limited supervision

Education Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant engineering or textile/polymer discipline, preferably from an ABET accredited program.
• This position is available at three different career levels, based upon experience, education, etc.:
• Level one: minimum 3 years relevant experience
• Level two: minimum 5 years relevant experience
• Level three: minimum 7 years relevant experience
• Level four: minimum 10 years relevant experience
• MS degree may be substituted for up to 2 years of experience. PhD may be substituted for up to 4 years of experience

Education and Experience Preferred:

• Supplemental education in Textiles/Polymers/Chemistry
• Experience in obtaining product, quality, and/or process certifications via third parties
• Experience in product testing and/or product performance evaluation to standards
• Product design experience with safety products or other regulated products
• Quality management experience (such as document control, auditing, or continuous improvement)
• Experience with product safety standards and regulations such as NFPA, ANSI, 42 CFR Part 84 (NIOSH), CSA or similar
• Participation in standards development committees

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