Engineering Manager: Packaging, Global Master Data, Technical Writing

MSA, The Safety Company


Engineering Manager: Packaging, Global Master Data, Technical Writing

US-PA-Cranberry Township

Requisition ID: 2026-9880
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

Leadership and Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop team members across packaging, technical writing, and master data functions.
• Set clear goals, manage performance, and support professional development.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and continuousimprovement culture.

Packaging and Product Labels

• Oversee creation, revision, and approval of packaging specifications, artwork, and product labeling.
• Ensure packaging and product labeling meets regulatory, quality, and brand standards.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Quality, and Operations to support new product introductions and packaging changes.
• Maintain documentation and version control for all packaging assets.

Technical Writing

• Manage development and maintenance of product User and Service manuals. 
• Ensure documentation is clear, accurate, compliant, and aligned with internal standards.
• Partner with subjectmatter experts to capture technical information and translate it into userfriendly content.
• Oversee document control workflows and timely updates.

SAP Master Data Governance

• Oversee creation, maintenance, and accuracy of SAP master data related to materials, BOMs, routings, and related objects.
• Ensure data integrity, compliance with governance rules, and alignment with business processes.
• Collaborate with IT and functional stakeholders to resolve data issues and support system enhancements.
• Monitor data quality metrics and drive corrective actions.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Serve as the primary liaison between Packaging, Technical Writing, Master Data, and other departments.
• Support product launches, engineering changes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in audits, regulatory reviews, and internal compliance activities.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, reduce errors, and enhance documentation and data accuracy.
• Implement best practices, standardize processes, and support digital transformation initiatives.
• Lead or contribute to crossfunctional improvement projects.

Qualifications

High Level Requirements of Position:

 

Experience (required):

• Level I must have min of 8 years of experience, including 2 years directly managing staff.
• Level II must have min of 10 years of experience, including 2 years directly managing staff.
• 5 years of experience in product development, quality, compliance or related fields
• Ability to anticipate and recognize ambiguous situations, and to assess risk and make decisions in uncertain situations
• New product development experience; developing and launching new products and solutions on time and under budget while meeting or exceeding customer requirements.
• Excellent written skills with proven success drafting and writing formal compliance/regulatory documentation
• Highly skilled in managing functional efficiency, strategic planning, and identifying risks
• Strong management skills with the ability to drive, influence and carry out strategy
• Expert-level ability in handling multiple priorities and projects at once while meeting deadlines
• Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving ability, flexibility, and teamwork

Experience (preferred):

• Experience with internationally dispersed teams

Education (required):

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other equivalent technical degree, preferably from an ABET accredited program.

Education (preferred):

• MBA or master’s degree in relevant field

 

 

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