Engineering Manager: Packaging, Global Master Data, Technical Writing

MSA, The Safety Company • $100K — $130K *

Cranberry Township, PA 16066In-Person

Manufacturing & Automotive

8 - 10 years of experience

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Qualifications

8-10 years of experience in product development, quality, or compliance roles
Minimum of 2 years of direct staff management experience
Strong written communication skills for compliance and regulatory documentation
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and projects effectively
Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent technical degree, preferably ABET accredited

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor teams in packaging, technical writing, and master data functions
Oversee packaging specifications and product labeling compliance
Manage development of user manuals and ensure clarity and accuracy
Ensure accuracy of SAP master data and drive data quality initiatives
Collaborate across departments to support product launches and improvements
Identify process improvement opportunities and implement best practices

Benefits

Collaborative and accountable company culture
Opportunities for professional development and education
Exposure to cross-functional teams and projects
Involvement in new product development and launches
Opportunity to lead process improvement initiatives

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Overview

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 continuous-improvement 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 subject-matter experts to capture technical information and translate it into user-friendly 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 cross-functional 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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