Continuous Improvement Manufacturing Engineer -III

Job Title Continuous Improvement Manufacturing Engineer I‑III

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 Manufacturing Engineer I‑III based at our Berea, KY manufacturing facility.

• Develop and maintain equipment specifications, tooling requirements, manufacturing processes, work instructions, quality inspection standards, and accurate time studies to ensure safe and efficient production.
• Provide day‑to‑day engineering support to assigned manufacturing areas, troubleshooting issues, optimizing processes, and ensuring smooth operation.
• Identify, lead, and implement continuous improvement initiatives using Lean methods, mistake‑proofing (Poka‑Yoke), root‑cause analysis, and Six Sigma tools.
• Level II:
  Lead small‑to‑medium CI projects.
• Level III:
  Drive and mentor teams through complex CI initiatives.
• Research, evaluate, and introduce new manufacturing technologies, equipment, and tooling that enhance productivity, quality, and safety.
• Manage engineering changes to ensure documentation such as drawings, routings, and process standards remains accurate and up to date.
• Support cross‑functional projects such as new product introductions, equipment upgrades, layout improvements, and capital projects.
• Maintain organized records for equipment, processes, routings, tooling, and quality‑related documentation to support compliance and operational continuity.

• Thrives in a hands‑on, fast‑paced manufacturing environment and enjoys solving problems.
• Communicates clearly and works collaboratively with production teams, engineers, and leaders.
• Is naturally curious and continuously seeks opportunities to make processes safer, faster, and more reliable.
• Balances technical accuracy with practical shop‑floor execution.
• Manages multiple priorities effectively while staying organized and focused.

• Level I:
  Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• 1-2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Level II:
  Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Level III:
  Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

• AWS Certified Welding Engineer (CWE) certification or willingness to obtain certification.
• Master's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Welding Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with robotic welding systems, preferably Fanuc robotic welding equipment and automation.

• Leadership abilities appropriate to the level (Level I: foundational; Level II: intermediate; Level III: strong) to drive continuous improvement initiatives and collaborate with cross‑functional teams.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing, process improvement techniques, and structured problem‑solving tools.
• Level I:
  Participate on improvement teams.
• Level II:
  Lead improvement teams.
• Level III:
  Coach and mentor teams in CI methodology.
• Analytical and troubleshooting skills to diagnose issues and implement effective corrective actions.
• Strong planning, organizational, and time‑management abilities; able to take initiative and work with minimal supervision.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills; proven ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Technical knowledge of key manufacturing processes such as machining, welding, mechanical and electromechanical assembly, automation, PLC fundamentals, torque tooling, and time studies.
• Level III:
  Considered a subject matter expert in at least one major process area.

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…