Special Products Lead

Hyster-Yale Group; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work option

Medical, dental, and life insurance

401(k) and profit sharing

Job summary

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. in Greenville, NC seeks a Special Products Lead to drive the development and execution of customized engineering projects.

You will coordinate across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, sales, and service to deliver solutions that meet customer needs, manage multiple projects, and support lifecycle initiatives from new product introductions to design improvements. This role demands proactive leadership, clear communication, and the ability to balance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of engineering, design engineering, product development, or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of special product and custom engineering projects across cross-functional teams.
• Manage multiple projects, set priorities, maintain schedules, identify risks, and drive on time delivery.
• Evaluate customer requirements and specifications to develop customized product designs and configurations.
• Partner with stakeholders to improve quoting, product configuration, and order management processes.
• Support lifecycle initiatives including new product introductions, upgrades, retrofits, and design improvements.

Skills

Project management

Engineering design principles

Technical interpretation

Engineering design tools

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD tools

Product configuration systems

MS Office

Job description

Job Title

Special Products Lead

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 Special Products Lead based at our Greenville, NC location.

What you will do:

• Lead the development and execution of special product and custom engineering projects, coordinating activities across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, sales, and service teams to deliver solutions that meet customer and business requirements.


• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, establishing priorities, maintaining project schedules, identifying risks, and driving projects to successful completion while balancing quality, cost, and timing objectives.


• Evaluate customer requirements and technical specifications to develop customized product designs, configurations, and engineering solutions that align with product capabilities and manufacturing processes.


• Partner with internal stakeholders to improve quoting, product configuration, and order management processes, helping streamline the delivery of special products and enhance the customer experience.


• Support product lifecycle initiatives, including new product introductions, upgrades, retrofits, and design improvements, while serving as a technical resource for complex engineering and customer challenges.

Who you are:

• A proactive problem solver who enjoys tackling complex technical challenges and developing practical, customer-focused solutions.


• An effective communicator who can translate technical concepts for diverse audiences and build strong relationships across functions.


• A highly organized professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can successfully manage multiple priorities and deadlines.


• A collaborative leader who influences without direct authority and brings teams together to achieve shared goals.


• A detail-oriented decision maker who balances technical requirements, business objectives, and customer needs.

What you will need:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.


• 3+ years of engineering, design engineering, product development, project management, or related experience.

Skills, Experience, & Abilities:

• Project management experience with the ability to plan, organize, and execute multiple engineering projects simultaneously.


• Knowledge of engineering design principles, product development processes, and design change management.


• Experience interpreting technical requirements, specifications, drawings, and customer needs to develop effective engineering solutions.


• Proficiency with engineering design tools, product configuration systems, and Microsoft Office applications.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate technical and operational tradeoffs.


• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, sales, and service teams.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

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

50%

Primary Location

HY US Greenville, NC (Headquarters)

Address

1400 Sullivan Drive

Zip Code

27834

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.