Engineering Manager - Electronics

MSA Safety Engineering Manager

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

Manage an engineering team that supports new product development and product sustaining activities across the MSA global product portfolio. Direct the day-to-day activities of electrical engineers and technicians to accomplish goals and objectives. Allocate resources to effectively execute project tasks according to established portfolio priorities and business needs. Be responsible and accountable for the quality of work output. Ensure that customer requirements are identified and met. Provide timely coaching and feedback to help associates strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas needed to accomplish a task or solve a problem. Use appropriate methods and a flexible interpersonal style to help build a cohesive team. Plan and support the development of individuals' skills and abilities so that they can fulfill current or future job/role responsibilities more effectively. Monitor and enforce New Product Development process discipline to support project teams in meeting project schedules, budgets, and customer requirements, while managing technical risks. Think strategically about the organization structure, day to day functions of the team, and preparing for future growth. Conduct succession planning, including the identification of needed skillsets to expand internal capabilities and build technical leadership within MSA.

Qualifications

Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Proven ability to manage and lead technical teams. Strong focus on customer fulfillment, both internal and external. Continuous improvement mindset. Highly developed interpersonal skills enabling collaboration with associates at all levels of MSA. Solid written and oral communication skills. Good organizational skills are necessary for success. Willingness and ability to travel internationally for collaboration with other design centers. Education Required: B.S. in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program required. Experience Required: This position is available at two different career levels based upon individual qualifications, experience, and education: Level one: At least 8 years relevant experience required. At least 3 of these years should include experience in new product development/engineering project management. Level two: At least 10 years relevant experience required. At least 3 of these years should include experience in new product development/engineering project management. At least 2 years leading people. MS degree may be substituted for up to 2 years of relevant experience; PhD may be substituted for up to 4 years. Preferred: M.S. in Electrical Engineering Masters in Business Administration Experience working with global teams / global projects.