Manufacturing Engineering Manager III

Address

2200 Menelaus Pike

Manufacturing Engineering Manager III

Engineering

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 Manufacturing Engineering Manager III based at our Berea, KY manufacturing facility.

• Lead manufacturing engineering team, providing direction, prioritization, and coaching to support production, safety, quality, and cost objectives.
• Own departmental budgets and capital spending, including annual planning, monthly tracking, and quarterly forecasting in partnership with finance.
• Plan, execute, and monitor capital and process improvement projects, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and with minimal production disruption.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by optimizing plant layout, workflows, equipment reliability, automation, and manufacturing processes using lean manufacturing principles.
• Support new product introductions and process changes, ensuring manufacturability, scalability, and operational readiness.
• Oversee the implementation and sustainment of advanced manufacturing and automation systems, improving productivity and consistency.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, maintaining facilities and equipment to applicable state and federal standards.
• Develop team capabilities, identifying training needs and building technical and leadership skills across engineering and maintenance teams.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, quality, supply chain, and leadership to align engineering priorities with business goals.
• Lead the HYPull (lean operating/continuous improvement) system for the plant.

• A confident communicator who builds trust and alignment across teams and levels.
• A practical problem solver who uses data and experience to make sound decisions.
• A coach and mentor who develops talent and strengthens team engagement.
• A change leader who drives improvement while maintaining operational stability.
• A results-oriented professional who balances strategic thinking with hands‑on execution.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required;
  Master’s degree preferred
• 7-10 years of relevant experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role

• Manufacturing engineering leadership and team management
• Capital project planning, execution, and financial control
• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
• Automation systems, equipment integration, and process optimization
• New product and process introduction support
• Root cause analysis and structured problem‑solving
• Knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations and compliance requirements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc., designs, engineers, manufactures, sells and services a comprehensive line of lift trucks, aftermarket parts and technology and energy solutions that are transforming the way the world moves materials from Port to Home. As a global leader in the materials handling industry, Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc, has been building relationships with our customers, suppliers, dealers and employees for over 100 years.

For more information about a career with Hyster-Yale, please visit

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).

Permanent

Full time

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1-10%

HY US Berea, KY

40403

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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