Operations Innovation Engineer I

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 Operations Innovation Engineer I based at our Berea, KY manufacturing plant. 

What you will do: 

• Partner with manufacturing and continuous improvement teams to identify operational challenges and improvement opportunities through regular plant and department meetings 

• Support proof‑of‑concept trials by assisting with planning, setup, testing, data collection, and evaluation 

• Help pilot and implement new processes, tools, or technologies by providing hands‑on support during trials and early production launches 

• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to ensure alignment during pilot rollouts and production go‑lives 

• Document lessons learned, best practices, and standard work to support knowledge sharing across manufacturing teams 

• Assist with communicating improvement initiatives and results through presentations, reports, and shared content 

• Support the organization and upkeep of local innovation or test areas used for trials and experimentation 

Who you are: 

• Curious and improvement‑minded, with a strong interest in how systems work and how they can be improved 

• A clear communicator who can explain technical concepts to both engineers and non‑technical partners 

• Collaborative and comfortable working with cross‑functional teams in a manufacturing environment 

• Organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities while following through on commitments 

What you will need: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering 

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, industrial engineering, or a related technical role 

Skills, Experience & Abilities       

• Working knowledge of industrial or mobile equipment systems, with an understanding of how product design impacts manufacturing, quality, and serviceability 

• Broad product and market awareness, including how regional and customer requirements influence design and production decisions 

• Solid engineering capability in design, testing, and validation processes, supporting data‑driven innovation and improvement efforts 

• Experience participating in innovation or continuous improvement initiatives, from concept development through pilot execution 

• Familiarity with engineering and manufacturing standards and methods, including documentation, change control, and design‑for‑manufacturability principles 

• Strong communication, presentation, and collaboration skills for success in cross‑functional, matrixed team environments 

• Foundational project management skills, including task planning, prioritization, and supporting multiple initiatives in parallel