MSA - The Safety Company · 12 hours ago
Product Development Systems Engineer
Cranberry Township, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
7+ years expMSA - The Safety Company is a purpose-driven organization committed to innovation and technology to protect people and assets globally. They are seeking a highly skilled Systems Engineer to lead the development of complex safety products, ensuring technical decisions align with project goals and customer needs.
Public Safety
Hiring Manager
Gabrielle Macchirole
Responsibilities
Serve as the technical authority for the project, owning system-level decisions, balancing trade-offs across disciplines and ensuring overall product health
Lead product-level design reviews and contribute to Project Gate Reviews
Ensure compliance with MSA’s NPD Process
Take initiative to address project problems related to technologies, team dynamics, project success, etc
Collaborate closely with Product Marketing, Project Management and Legal to thoroughly understand project goals, resources, constraints, business opportunities and IP Strategy. Clearly communicate project vision to team
Collaborate with Solution Architects to ensure integration into the broader connected ecosystem and identification of dependencies to other NPD efforts of the same ecosystem
Establish project expectations, milestones, requirements, and deliverables in collaboration from cross-functional teams. Identify critical parameters, resource needs and areas of risk
Guide cross-functional teams (Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Optical, Industrial Design) through concept feasibility, refinement, and development
Apply DFSS, DFMEA, FMEDA and other problem-solving methodologies to assess and mitigate technical risks
Oversee development of functional product architecture, detailed system and subsystem architecture documentation
Complete technology assessment to determine maturity and availability of required technologies
Lead the product requirements development process, having responsibility for end-to-end requirements development
Contributing to the Voice of Customer solicitation activities including requirements from customer, business, code/standard, etc. at the concept phase
Lead the process of translating concepts into technical requirements and define system functions and architecture
Lead and coordinate activities across engineering disciplines in the development of subsystem functions and architectures ensuring alignment with product requirements and codes/standards
Coordinate the application of model-based systems engineering tools, including mechanical, electrical, and multi-physics simulations, to verify that design will meet required performance specifications
Coordinate documentation, traceability and validation in collaboration with stakeholders
Participate in discipline design process, weekly meetings, and issue resolution
Ensure design for manufacturability and test
Guide product verification and validation planning and execution, ensuring robust and consistent approaches across teams
Ensure compliance with relevant standards, test methods, and regulatory requirements related to functional safety, e.g., IEC 61508
Support project gate reviews, design reviews, and decision logs to ensure transparency and traceability
Mentor engineers across disciplines, fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation
Promote best practices in design, documentation, and team communication
Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to inform strategic decisions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Electrical Preferred
7+ years of experience in physical safety product development, with a focus on system-level design and integration
Recognized subject matter expertise in one or more related design disciplines (Mechanical, Electrical, Software)
Experience with at least two related complex product development projects involving the integration of several engineering disciplines, from conception to post-production support
Expertise in materials, manufacturing methods, and technologies (e.g., PCBAs, sensors, actuators, wireless, plastics)
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Experience with project coordination tools and risk management practices
Proven ability to lead design projects and review the work of others, across disciplines
Proven experience in a leadership or technical lead role
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Strong communication, motivational, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or relevant technical discipline from an ABET accredited institution
Preferred
Master's degree in Engineering or a related field
Experience with gas and flame detection products
Experience with V-Model development methodologies for hardware/software systems
Experience with Functional Safety (SIL 2/SIL 3) development and certification
Understanding of NFPA, Electrical Safety, IEC, ATEX, and other safety regulations for hazardous locations
Company
MSA - The Safety Company
MSA is a global organization committed to developing, manufacturing, and supplying safety products.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Nish Vartanian
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
William Lambert
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
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