Continuous Improvement Quality Engineer I-III

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Continuous Improvement Activities: Lead and identify improvement initiatives in manufacturing processes, including automation, robotics, and digital systems.
• Process Validation: Validate new and existing manufacturing processes to ensure they meet engineering requirements, including capability studies and gauge R&R analysis.
• Quality Issue Resolution: Address day-to-day quality issues from various sources, such as NCR's, line faults, and warranty claims, using quality tools and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Support Manufacturing: Provide day-to-day support to manufacturing value streams, including Gemba audits and analysis to maintain quality standards.
• Documentation and Records: Maintain accurate process documentation and quality records, ensuring they meet engineering requirements.
• Cross-Functional Support: Collaborate with the New Product Introduction (NPI) team and support innovation and automation strategies, ensuring seamless integration of new processes and technologies.

Requirements

• Proactive Leader: You have a knack for identifying improvement opportunities and taking the initiative to implement solutions.
• Strong Communicator: Excellent at conveying ideas and addressing issues clearly and effectively, both in writing and verbally.
• Analytical Thinker: You excel at analyzing data to resolve problems and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Collaborative Team Player: You work well with cross-functional teams and can lead small groups to achieve common goals.
• Detail-Oriented: You maintain meticulous documentation and ensure quality standards are consistently met.
• Level I:
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required
• 1-2 years of relevant experience in manufacturing
• Level II:
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing
• Level III:
• 5+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing
• Skills, Experience & Abilities
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement, manage processes, and implement new concepts. Skilled in leading and interacting with small groups.
• Continuous Improvement: Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing processes and problem-solving methodologies. Proven ability to lead and coach teams in continuous improvement projects.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical skills to identify and resolve problems. Capable of using structured problem-solving processes to implement permanent corrective actions.
• Workload Management: Excellent planning, organizing, and time management skills. Demonstrated ability to be proactive and take initiative, with the capacity to perform duties exercising independent judgment.
• Communication: Superior written and verbal communication skills. Proven ability to function as a team player and effectively interact with various stakeholders.
• Manufacturing Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of multiple manufacturing processes such as machining, welding, assembly techniques, time studies, automation, PLC, machine logic, torque tooling, and computer applications.

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Additional Information

Job Title Continuous Improvement Quality Engineer I-III Job Category Quality 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 talente d Continuous Improvement Quality Engineer I-III based at our Berea, KY manufacturing plant.

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