Job Title

Continuous Improvement Quality Engineer I-III

Job Category

Job Description

What starts with YOU, moves the world! 

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc, a world-class manufacturer of industrial lift trucks, has an outstanding opportunity for an exceptional and talented Continuous Improvement Quality Engineer based at our Berea, KY manufacturing facility. 

  

What you will do: 

Continuous Improvement Activities: Lead and identify improvement initiatives in manufacturing processes, including automation, robotics, and digital systems. 

Process Validation: Validate new and existing manufacturing processes to ensure they meet engineering requirements, including capability studies and gauge R&R analysis. 

Quality Issue Resolution: Address day-to-day quality issues from various sources, such as NCR's, line faults, and warranty claims, using quality tools and continuous improvement methodologies. 

Support Manufacturing: Provide day-to-day support to manufacturing value streams, including Gemba audits and analysis to maintain quality standards. 

Documentation and Records: Maintain accurate process documentation and quality records, ensuring they meet engineering requirements. 

Cross-Functional Support: Collaborate with the New Product Introduction (NPI) team and support innovation and automation strategies, ensuring seamless integration of new processes and technologies. 

 

Who you are: 

Proactive Leader: You have a knack for identifying improvement opportunities and taking the initiative to implement solutions. 

Strong Communicator: Excellent at conveying ideas and addressing issues clearly and effectively, both in writing and verbally. 

Analytical Thinker: You excel at analyzing data to resolve problems and implement permanent corrective actions. 

Collaborative Team Player: You work well with cross-functional teams and can lead small groups to achieve common goals. 

Detail-Oriented: You maintain meticulous documentation and ensure quality standards are consistently met. 

 

What you will need: 

Level I: 

Bachelor’s degree (technical field) preferred or Associates degree or 3 – 5 years of relevant work experience in manufacturing 

3-5 years’ experience in manufacturing or equivalent education. 

Level II:  

Bachelor’s degree (technical field) preferred or Associates degree or 5 – 7 years of relevant work experience in manufacturing.  

5 - 7 years’ experience in manufacturing or equivalent education 

Level: III:  

Bachelor’s degree (technical field) preferred or Associates degree or 7 – 10 years of relevant work experience in manufacturing 

7 - 10 years’ experience in manufacturing or equivalent education.  

 

Skills, Experience & Abilities       

Leadership: Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement, manage processes, and implement new concepts. Skilled in leading and interacting with small groups. 

Continuous Improvement: Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing processes and problem-solving methodologies. Proven ability to lead and coach teams in continuous improvement projects. 

Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical skills to identify and resolve problems. Capable of using structured problem-solving processes to implement permanent corrective actions. 

Workload Management: Excellent planning, organizing, and time management skills. Demonstrated ability to be proactive and take initiative, with the capacity to perform duties exercising independent judgment. 

Communication: Superior written and verbal communication skills. Proven ability to function as a team player and effectively interact with various stakeholders. 

Manufacturing Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of multiple manufacturing processes such as machining, welding, assembly techniques, time studies, automation, PLC, machine logic, torque tooling, and computer applications. 

 

Who we are: 

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc, designs, engineers, manufactures, markets, and services a complete range of application-tailored lift trucks, attachments and fuel cell solutions that are transforming the way the world moves materials. As a global leader in the Materials Handling industry, Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc, have been building relationships with our customers, suppliers, dealers, and employees for over 90 years. 

What we offer: 

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc, offers competitive pay, tuition reimbursement, supportive work environment, hybrid work option, and opportunities for growth and development. A full benefits package: paid time off; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, employer-sponsored profit sharing and 401(k). 

 

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Job Type

Permanent

Time Type

Full time

Work Hours

40

Travel Required

No

Primary Location

HY US Berea, KY

Address

2200 Menelaus Pike

Zip Code

40403

Field-Based

No

Relocation Assistance Available

No

We are an equal opportunity employer with an excellent benefit package including medical, dental and life insurance, 401(k) and profit sharing.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled