Special Materials Analyst

MSA, The Safety CompanySpecial Materials AnalystUS-PA-Cranberry TwpRequisition ID : 2024-8614 Type : Full-Time # of Openings : 1 Category : EngineeringOverviewAre 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.ResponsibilitiesSummary of position : Special Materials (SMs) are requested variations of MSA's standard product offerings, and the "Special Materials Analyst" position provides the technical assessment and documentation creation needs for SMs for our protection product portfolio. The person in this position will review SM order requests from customer service, marketing, manufacturing, and engineering to ensure that the requested product can be created from a technical perspective. A strong understanding of product structure and its implications on the manufacturing processes for the protection product portfolio is needed. Possessing or gaining knowledge in the application SAP and CRM functions affecting order review and product structure, along with knowledge of the processes followed by customer service and operations is needed. A Special Materials Analyst would possess those skills and would proactively assist with improvements in workflow and product structures with those involved to improve the customer experience with Special Materials.What you bring : You want your work to be meaningful and you want to develop great productsYou are comfortable with technology and innovationYou enjoy collaborating with a global team with a diverse group of disciplinesYou are motivated to help others to reach larger goals togetherYou are organized, meticulous, and a good communicatorYou are not afraid to bring ideas and take charge of implementing themQualificationsWhat we require : Excellent written and oral communication skills that can influence decisions and actions with stakeholdersCritical thinking with the ability to connect the dots across customer service, engineering, and operationsExperience interpreting and creating technical documentationMinimum Associate degree in a technical disciplineLevel I 1 to 5 years of experience with protection products and their documentation structuresLevel II - 5 or more years of experience with protection products and their documentation structuresWhat we prefer : Knowledge of MSA's protection product portfolio, drawing structures and documentation standardsExperience with SAP functions associated order processingExperience with the Special Materials processHistory of leading global program initiatives or process improvementsProven record of sharing responsibilities with othersFamiliarity with JIRA, Confluence and SalesforceSharePoint design know-how#LI-GM1MSA is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and to providing a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. As such, it is MSA's policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of the person's age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, race, religion, gender, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, veteran's status, genetic information, political affiliation, disabling condition, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. MSA also makes reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to perform a job unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship.If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to assist you in navigating this career site, let us know.Contact Us MSA is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities / Females / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans.PI256572658