Quality Engineer

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

Inspect and validate critical processes to ensure alignment with established ISO policies and procedures Define and execute specific customer and agency quality requirements as they pertain to the products being developed and manufactured Develop, validate, maintain and implement inspection plans for new product launches Assist in the identification of critical steps in processes to aid in the training of associates Participate in the development, implementation and maintenance of process controls and reaction plans Investigate and define corrective and preventative actions pertaining to defective components, materials and products Participate in supplier development and selection audits, including both domestic and possibly foreign suppliers Manage Customer Quality Notification (CQN) reports and Internal Quality Notification (IQN) reports and any other corrective action requests Participate as a member of the internal ISO audit team as needed Assist with implementing and maintaining 6S initiatives as they apply to this functional area Partner with the incoming inspection department to create quality plans for purchased material

Qualifications

Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills

Experience in an ISO 9001: 2015 manufacturing environment Solid interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate in a positive and proactive way Proven ability to effectively lead projects, manage multiple tasks, solve technical problems, work effectively in cross-functional teams. Excellent computer skills with experience in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Project Experience in the Six Sigma DMAIC process Ability to perform in a team oriented environment. Demonstrated success in driving execution - act independently, take initiative, and follow assignment through to completion

Education and experience required

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electrochemical or related Engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited institution, or in the Natural Sciences or related technical discipline. This position is available at three different career levels depending on experience, education, etc.:Level 3 (Senior Staff): 5 years relevant Quality Engineering and/or related Engineering experienceLevel 2 (Staff Engineer III): 3 years relevant Quality Engineering or related Engineering Experience Level 1 (Staff Engineer II): 2 years relevant Quality Engineering or related Engineering Experience MS degree may be substituted for up to 2 years of relevant experience. PhD may be substituted for up to 4 years of equivalent experience.

Preferred

Understanding of gas detection systems and or instrumentationExperience in manufacturing of electronics and electronic devicesExperience in SAP Experience with agency controlled devicesExperience in Lean ManufacturingExperience with Minitab/Statistical AnalysisGreen Belt/Black Belt Certification/Six Sigma ApplicationsAdvanced Degree and or PE