Continuous Improvement Manufacturing Engineer II

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling - Berea, KY

Full-time - Mid Level

Berea, KY

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

Hyster-Yale Group, Inc. (HYG) is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manufacturing Engineer II to join our team in Berea, KY. This role is pivotal in driving continuous improvement initiatives within our manufacturing processes, which include automation, robotics, and digital systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying and leading these improvement activities, providing support for existing manufacturing processes, and resolving any issues that arise. The engineer will evaluate both new and existing processes and parts for manufacturing and assembly, utilizing Design for Test (DFT) guidelines to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in production. In this position, you will support the development of accurate, safe, and cost-effective manufacturing processes, adhering to DFT principles. You will also specify and justify suitable equipment and tooling to meet manufacturing needs, ensuring that all operations meet SQDCME (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Morale, and Environment) requirements. The role requires you to lead teams using Continuous Improvement (CI) tools such as Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Control Plans, Measurement System Analysis (MSA), and Six Sigma methodologies. Flexibility across multiple value streams is essential, as you will provide support to various processes and contribute to the Innovation and Automation Strategy as well as the New Product Introduction (NPI) Team. The ideal candidate will be an inspiring leader capable of driving continuous improvement initiatives and interacting effectively with all levels of the organization. You should possess innovative and analytical thinking skills to resolve significant problems and implement permanent corrective actions. Excellent time management skills are crucial, along with the ability to take initiative and proactively address product quality and customer issues. Strong written and verbal communication skills are necessary to function effectively as a team player in this dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify and lead continuous improvement activities in manufacturing processes including automation, robotics, and digital systems.
• Provide support for existing manufacturing processes to resolve issues.
• Evaluate new and existing processes/parts for manufacture and/or assembly utilizing DFT guidelines.
• Support development of accurate, safe, and cost-effective manufacturing processes following DFT principles.
• Specify and justify suitable equipment and tooling to meet manufacturing needs.
• Solve day-to-day manufacturing problems to meet SQDCME requirements.
• Lead teams using CI tools such as APQP (FMEA, Control Plans, MSA), GPS, 6σ, and other applicable tools.
• Flex across multiple value streams to provide support to different processes.
• Provide support to Innovation and Automation Strategy.
• Provide support to New Product Introduction (NPI) Team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical field or associate degree with 3-5 years of relevant work experience in manufacturing (Level I).
• 3-5 years' experience in manufacturing or equivalent education (Level I).
• Basic leadership skills to drive continuous improvement, manage processes, and implement new concepts (Level I).
• Basic knowledge of lean manufacturing processes and problem solving (Level I).
• Analytical ability to resolve minor problems and implement permanent corrective actions (Level I).
• Excellent skills in planning/organizing and time management with demonstrated ability to be proactive and take initiative (Level I).
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes such as machining, welding, assembly techniques, time studies, automation, PLC, machine logic, torque tooling, and computer applications (Level I).
• Bachelor's degree (technical field) preferred or associate degree or 5-7 years of relevant work experience in manufacturing (Level II).
• 5-7 years' experience in manufacturing or equivalent education (Level II).
• Intermediate leadership skills to drive continuous improvement, manage processes, and implement new concepts (Level II).
• Intermediate knowledge of lean manufacturing processes and problem solving (Level II).
• Ability to lead teams in continuous improvement projects (Level II).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills (Level II).
• Bachelor's Degree (technical field) preferred, associate degree, or 7-10 years of relevant work experience in manufacturing (Level III).
• Strong leadership skills to drive continuous improvement, manage processes, and implement new concepts (Level III).
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing processes and problem solving (Level III).
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills (Level III).