Manufacturing Process Engineer (Industrial Engineer)

MSA, The Safety Company Manufacturing Process Engineer (Industrial Engineer) US-PA-Murrysville Requisition ID: 2026-10116 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 Now Hiring for an Manufacturing Process Engineer (Industrial Engineer) at our Murrysville, PA manufacturing plant. In this role you will be counted on to perform the following:   Process Design Design and  optimize  manufacturing processes, including but not limited to process sequence flow, line balancing, capacity planning, and production layouts, ensuring efficient, safe, and scalable operations.

Lead  and  participate  in  process risk assessments, including PFMEA and ergonomics evaluations, to proactively address and mitigate safety, quality, and operational risks. Collaborate with engineering, production, and finance teams to justify CAPEX investments and select  appropriate machinery  for the manufacturing process . Collaborate with cross-functional teams (operations, facilities, finance) to scope, justify, and implement capital projects.

Participate in long term capital investment planning to align with business growth, operations  strategy  and capacity planning. Utilize simulation tools to  validate  process flows, resource requirements, and production efficiency. Support the overall plant layout design strategy to ensure efficient material flow,  scalability  and production . Process Implementation Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and visual work aids to standardize processes and improve consistency.

Prepare work cells and production areas for new product introductions or process changes, ensuring readiness and minimal disruption to production. Provide Train- the -trainer sessions to front line leaders on new processes, tools, and workflows . Partner with safety teams to ensures processes  meets  safety standards . Own the end-to-end lifecycle of capital equipment projects, from  initial  concept and design through procurement, installation, and commissioning.

Including but not limited to TPM, business continuity for equipment, spare parts, and any service agreements or training needed to support the equipment. Process Validation Conduct process validation studies including time studies, measurement system  analysis  and capability assessments. Attain key performance indicators (KPIs) such as OEE, FPY, and CPK to confirm process capability and  identify  areas for improvement.

Partner with quality teams to ensure processes meet internal standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations   Design for Manufacturability Owning manufacturing requirements for product design. Collaborate with R&D teams early in the development cycle to integrate DFM principles, ensuring products are cost-effective, scalable, and manufacturable. Provide feedback on design feasibility, tooling requirements, and process constraints to minimize downstream production issues.

Partner with Advanced Manufacturing and OT to review design for automation opportunities. Continuous Improvement/Lean Manufacturing Lead and  participate  in continuous improvement initiatives using Lean tools such as value stream mapping (VSM), kaizen, and standard work development. Collect and evaluate data to  identify  opportunities for process improvement. Use problem-solving methodologies and analysis (DoE, SPC, 5 Whys, A3,