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Cost Optimization Engineer, Mechanical

MSA Safety Inc. • Cranberry Township, PA • 7h ago

MSA, The Safety Company

US-PA-Cranberry Township

Requisition ID: 2025-9449 Type: Full-Time

of Openings: 1

Category: Engineering

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

Conduct detailed cost breakdowns of products, components, and processes to identify improvement opportunities.

Analyze material usage, labor efficiency, machine utilization, and overhead costs to generate actionable insights.

Collaborate cross-functionally with design, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to implement design changes and process improvements in support of cost reduction initiatives.

Lead cost-reduction projects focusing on design-for-manufacturability (DFM), process optimization, and waste elimination.

Complete risk analysis, design calculations, FMEA's and design reviews as necessary to verify that design changes meet or exceed product specifications.

Develop effective test plans, coordinate efforts to test the design, and utilize statistical methods to verify performance when design changes are made

Work with other parts of MSA to implement Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to optimize processes and reduce waste.

Support, as needed, Kaizen events, 5S programs, and value-stream mapping activities.

Work with production teams to standardize best practices and ensure sustainable improvements.

Partner with other Engineering teams to evaluate design changes or alternative materials for cost efficiency.

Collaborate with Procurement to assess vendor pricing, negotiate cost-saving opportunities, and evaluate supply alternatives.

Collaborate with management and finance to track cost optimization results

Qualifications

Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and other CI methodologies.

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Proven ability to multitask in a fast paced environment

Demonstrated ability to communicate with both internal and external customers on technical and non-technical matters

Creative problem-solving and a customer-based perspective

Solid verbal and written communication skills

Strong Business Acumen

Solid project management, interpersonal and analytical skills

Willingness to work in a hands-on manner

Proven ability to develop plastic products and components, including knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials and characteristics

Demonstrated ability to design equipment and electro-mechanical systems

Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office, Solidworks, advanced analysis (FEA, Cycle Fatigue, Tolerance Analysis, etc.), and BOM management tools. Knowledge of third party testing agencies such as UL or CSA, and the role they play in the development of safety equipment

Experience with SAP Engineering and manufacturing document control or similar MRP @type system

Knowledge of design for Manufacturing Assembly using automation

Proven ability to transform requirements into innovative solutions that creates significant value for both MSA and our customers

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and tasks

Proven ability to read and interpret technical documentation relating to products and processes

Education Required:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline, preferably from an ABET-accredited program.

Education Preferred:

Lean Sigma certification (Green Belt or Blackbelt).

This position is available at two different career levels based upon experience, education, etc.

Level II -- 3 years of relevant experience Level III- 5 years of relevant experienceMS degree may be substituted for up to 2 years of relevant experience.

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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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