Industrial Engineer – Material Flow & Lean Optimization

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling; Berea (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Hybrid work option

Medical insurance

401(k) and profit sharing

Job summary

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc., a world-class manufacturer of industrial lift trucks, is seeking an Industrial Engineer I-III at our Berea, KY plant. You will design and optimize material-flow layouts, support kitting and milk‑run processes, and collaborate across production and engineering teams to drive improvements.

Bachelor's in Engineering required with 0–5 years of relevant experience depending on level.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• 0–5 years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, or industrial engineering depending on level.
• Experience with material-flow or material-handling concepts preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support design, setup, and continuous improvement of material handling systems.
• Analyze material movement to identify bottlenecks and improve flow.
• Collaborate with production, supply chain, and engineering teams to drive improvements.
• Assist planning and scheduling to reduce queue times and support just-in-time delivery.
• Support implementation of software, hardware, and equipment for material-flow activities.
• Develop project plans, track progress, and communicate updates.

Skills

Material-flow concepts

Discrete manufacturing

Lean principles

Analytical thinking

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc., a world-class manufacturer of industrial lift trucks, is seeking an Industrial Engineer I-III at our Berea, KY plant. You will design and optimize material-flow layouts, support kitting and milk‑run processes, and collaborate across production and engineering teams to drive improvements.

Bachelor's in Engineering required with 0–5 years of relevant experience depending on level.