Address
2200 Menelaus Pike
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.
Who You Are
- 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
What you will need:
- 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.
Level II
- 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.
Level III
- 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.
Skills, Experience & Abilities
- 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.
Who We Are
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. For more information about a career with Hyster-Yale, please visit hyster-yalecareers.com.
What We Offer
Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc offers competitive pay, tuition reimbursement, supportive work environment, hybrid work option, and opportunities for growth and development. A full benefits package: paid time off; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, employer-sponsored profit sharing and 401(k).
Job Type
Permanent
Time Type
Full time
Work Hours
40
Travel Required
1-10%
Primary Location
HY US Berea, KY
Address
2200 Menelaus Pike
Zip Code
40403
Field-Based
No
Relocation Assistance Available
No
We are an equal opportunity employer with an excellent benefit package including medical, dental and life insurance, 401(k) and profit sharing.
EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled