Industrial Engineer -III

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.

• 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.

• 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…