Continuous Improvement Engineer I-III - Frankfort, United States - Hyster-Yale Material Handling, Inc.

Description

Job Title
Continuous Improvement Engineer I-III

Job Family
Job Description
What starts with YOU, moves the world
Hyster-Yale Group, Inc. (HYG), a world-class manufacturer of industrial lift trucks, has an outstanding opportunity for an exceptional and talented

Continuous Improvement

Manufacturing

Engineer

I-III

based at our

Berea, KY

location

.

What you will do:
Identify & 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

Able to flex across multiple value streams to

provide

support to different processes

Provides

support to Innovation and Automation Strategy

Provides

support to New Product Introduction (NPI) Team


Who you are:
Inspiring

leader with the ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives and

interact with a

ll levels of the organization

.

Innovative and a

nalytical

thinker

who can resolve major problems and implement permanent corrective actions.

Excellent time management skills with

the ability to take initiative and be proactive in resolving product quality and customer issues

Excellent w

ritten and verbal communication skills with the ability to function as a team player.

The successful Continuous Improvement Manufacturing Engineer will have the following Minimum Qualifications:
Level I
Bachelor's Degree in technical field or associate degree with 3-5 years of relevant work experience in manufacturing

3-5 Years' experience in manufacturing or equivalent education

Basic leadership skills to drive continuous improvement, manage processes, and implement new concepts.

Basic knowledge of lean manufacturing processes and problem solving.

Analytical ability to resolve minor problems and implement permanent corrective actions

Excellent skills in planning/organizing and time management with

demonstrated

ability to be proactive and take initiative.

Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes such as machining, welding, assembly techniques, time studies, automation, PLC, machine logic, torque tooling, and computer applications

.

Level II
Bachelor's degree (technical field) preferred or associate degree or 5 – 7 years of relevant work experience in manufacturing

• 7 years' experience in manufacturing or equivalent education

Intermediate leadership skills to drive continuous improvement, manage processes and implement new concepts. Ability to lead and interact with small groups

Intermediate knowledge of lean manufacturing processes and problem solving. Ability to lead teams in continuous improvement projects

Intermediate analytical ability to resolve minor problems. Ability to use problem solving processes to implement permanent corrective actions.

Excellent skills in planning/organizing and time management. Demonstrated ability to be proactive and take initiative, including performance of duties exercising independent judgement

Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to function as a team player.

Intermediate knowledge of multiple processes such as machining, welding, assembly techniques, time studies, automation, PLC, machine logic, torque tooling, computer applications

Level III
Bachelor's Degree (technical field) preferred, associate degree, or 7-10 years of relevant work experience in manufacturing

Strong leadership skills to drive continuous improvement, manage processes and implement new concepts

Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing processes and problem solving

.

Ability to lead and coach teams in continuous improvement projects

Strong analytical ability to resolve major problems

.

Ability to use problem solving processes to implement permanent corrective actions

Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills

Able to be proactive and take initiative while

utilizing

planning and organization skills to effectively manage time

Strong knowledge of multiple processes such as machining, welding, assembly techniques, time studies, automation, PLC, machine logic, torque tooling, computer applications


Who we are:

HYG designs, engineers, manufactures, markets, and services a complete range of application-tailored lift trucks, attachments and fuel cell solutions that are transforming the way the world moves materials.

As a global leader in the Materials Handling industry, HYG have been building relationships with our customers, suppliers, dealers, and employees for over 90 years.

What we offer:
Hyster-Yale Group 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).
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Job ID
JC1083

Employment Type
Full time

Work Hours
40

Travel Required
1-10%

Primary Location
HYG 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
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