Manufacturing Engineering Technician II; 2nd Shift in Berea

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Manufacturing Engineering Technician II (2nd Shift)

Berea, KY (2200 Menelaus Pike, ZIP 40403)

What starts with YOU, moves the world! Hyster‑Yale Materials Handling, Inc. is a world‑class manufacturer of industrial lift trucks offering an exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineering Technician II to support 2nd Shift operations at our Berea, KY manufacturing plant.

• Develop, maintain, and improve standard work instructions, process documentation, and visual aids to support fabrication, paint, and assembly operations.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing and quality issues on the shop floor, perform root‑cause analysis, and implement effective corrective actions.
• Apply manufacturing and industrial engineering principles to improve methods, line layouts, ergonomics, material flow, and labor balance.
• Partner with Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams to reduce defects, variation, and waste while improving process stability.
• Support continuous‑improvement initiatives, including kaizen events and problem‑solving activities focused on quality, safety, and cost.
• Assist with selection, installation, startup, and validation of tools, fixtures, and equipment to ensure processes are capable and repeatable.
• Support new product introductions by reviewing designs for manufacturability, establishing assembly processes, and training operators on standard work.

• 2‑year technical degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant manufacturing experience, or 7+ years of relevant manufacturing experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience supporting manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures, materials, and process documentation.
• Ability to apply continuous‑improvement and quality principles to reduce defects, variation, and waste.
• Working knowledge of mechanical systems and troubleshooting manufacturing and assembly issues.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and work instructions.
• Experience improving workstation layouts, ergonomics, material flow, and labor balance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools for documentation, analysis, and presentations.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively work with operators, engineers, quality teams, and leadership.

Competitive pay, tuition reimbursement, supportive work environment, hybrid work option, and opportunities for growth and development. A full benefits package includes paid time off; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; employer-sponsored profit sharing; and 401(k).

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. EOE/Minorities/ Veterans/ Disabled.