Industrial Engineer -III
Listed on 2026-08-26
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Engineering
Process Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering, Materials Engineering -
Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering, Materials Engineering
Job Title Industrial Engineer I-III
Job Category Engineering
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 Industrial Engineer I-III based at our Berea, KY manufacturing plant.
What you will do:- Support the design, setup, and continuous improvement of material handling systems, including supermarkets, kitting areas, sequencing areas, and milk run routes.
- Maintain and update material‑flow data, including bill of materials, engineering changes, and new product or process introductions.
- Analyze material movement to identify bottlenecks, improve flow, and enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
- Monitor impacts of manufacturing or process changes and adjust material‑flow strategies accordingly.
- Collaborate with production, supply chain, engineering, and other teams to provide recommendations and support improvement initiatives.
- Assist with planning and scheduling systems to reduce queue times and support just‑in‑time delivery.
- Support implementation and improvement of software, hardware, and equipment used for material‑flow activities.
- Develop project plans, track progress, communicate updates, and help drive successful project execution.
- Assist in the design and development of material handling fixturing and packaging solutions.
- Determine optimal packaging methods to maintain part integrity and ensure efficient delivery.
- Lead internal packaging redesign initiatives to align with evolving process requirements.
- Level II Additions:
Lead smaller‑scale implementations of supermarket design and milk‑run processes. - Level III Additions:
Lead major material‑flow improvement initiatives and drive alignment with broader operational strategies.
- Analytical thinker with the ability to break down complex problems.
- Strong communicator who collaborates well across teams.
- Adaptable and comfortable in fast‑paced, changing environments.
- Naturally curious with a continuous‑improvement mindset.
- Organized and able to influence outcomes without formal authority.
Level I:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
- Up to 2 years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, or industrial engineering.
- Experience with material‑flow or material‑handling concepts preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
- 1-3 years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, or industrial engineering.
- 2-3 years of experience in material‑flow or internal‑logistics processes preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
- 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, or industrial engineering.
- 3-5 years of experience with advanced material‑flow strategies such as kitting, supermarket design, or milk‑run systems.
- Knowledge of discrete manufacturing processes and material‑handling systems.
- Ability to design, analyze, and optimize material‑flow layouts and logistics methods.
- Familiarity with lean principles and continuous‑improvement methodologies.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to simplify complex process issues.
- Experience developing innovative solutions to manufacturing challenges.
- Strong project‑management skills and experience leading cross‑functional efforts.
- Ability to support teams through process changes and new‑system adoption.
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.
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Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc., is a global leader dedicated to advancing the materials handling industry. We design, engineer, manufacture, sell and service a comprehensive line of lift trucks, attachments and power and…
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