Engineering Project Specialist/Manager

Who We Are:

MSA Safety - We're a technology company focused on safeguarding people, places, and our planet. We're a global team of innovators, collaborating to develop the best hardware and software solutions in the world. Our products and services span the spectrum of research and development, from customer definition to global manufacturing. We're curious, creative, and develop unique ways to keep people safe each and every day.

We're a large company with a family feel and strive to make associates feel valued and fulfilled. We're consistently growing, offering ample opportunities for both personal and professional growth. MSA is an organization that respects boundaries, encourages people to unplug and recharge, and prioritizes the well-being of everyone on the team.

Who You Are:

At MSA, project managers are critical team members who help turn a vision and strategy into reality. An ideal candidate exhibits technical skills, has a proven track record, and shows a passion for leading teams to success. You have a continuous improvement mindset and are always looking to learn. You strive to understand the customer and are creative in your problem solving. You're a servant leader and work to support your team throughout the development journey. You're energized and motivated by the same mission, keeping people and communities safe and you are excited to develop awesome solutions for our customers.

Responsibilities:

• Lead project teams in the completion of large, complex, and/or global projects (manager) or smaller, derivative, and/or local projects (specialist)
• Apply project management fundamentals in the development and management of detailed project deliverables including requirements, schedules, budgets
• Monitor and measure project performance and apply corrective actions as needed to maintain project objectives
• Effectively report and present (verbal and written) to various audiences, both internal and external, technical and non-technical
• Lead the project team in timely decision making in order to meet goals or mitigate risks
• Show the ability to lead various efforts concurrently and self-manage priorities and time
• Exhibit a growth mindset, identify improvement opportunities (product or process), implement, and measure effectiveness
• Build and leverage cross functional relationships required to effectively develop and launch products/solutions
• Embrace the culture and lead with integrity, embrace diversity, and with a customer focus

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in appropriate discipline, preferably from an ABET accredited program
• Experience in a prior project management or engineering leadership role
• Strong understanding of project management fundamentals
• Experience using project management tools such as MS Project, Power BI, Atlassian, SAP, Miro, etc.
• Experience working within a new product development framework
• Familiarity with the appropriate utilization of DFSS methods
• Proven track record of successfully launching products and services on time, within budget
• Exhibiting leadership skills required to bridge functions of engineering, marketing, manufacturing, quality, test engineering, verification, etc
• Strong communication skills supporting effective navigation and work within a global organization

• Local, national, and potentially international travel (up to 15%) may be required

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification
• Familiarity and experience leading teams in both waterfall and agile methodologies
• Experience leading teams in electro mechanical device development
• Familiarity with connectivity (both hardware and software) methods utilized in industrial environments
• Development experience within heavily regulated global environments

Qualifications Note:

• This position is available at two different career levels based upon experience, education, etc
• Sr. Staff Engineering Project Specialist - minimum 5 years of project management / engineering experience
• Engineering Project Manager I - minimum 7 years of project management / engineering experience
• Master's degree may be substituted for up to 2 years of relevant experience

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