Job Title
Continuous Improvement Quality Engineer I-IIIJob Category
Job Description
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
PermanentTime Type
Full timeWork Hours
Travel Required
NoPrimary Location
HY US Berea, KYAddress
2200 Menelaus PikeZip Code
40403Field-Based
NoRelocation Assistance Available
NoWe 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/DisabledTop Skills
What We Do
Hyster® is a leader in materials handling, providing versatile and dependable lift truck solutions for robotics, telematics, electrification, parts, fleet management and forklift operator training that are specific for your industrial application. We manufacture a full line of electric, diesel and LPG forklifts – from warehouse models to high capacity and heavy duty container handlers – that are engineered to move products efficiently and elevate the productivity of your operation