Supplier Quality Engineer

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 Continuous Improvement Quality Engineer based at our Berea, KY manufacturing facility. 

What you will do: 

• Lead Continuous Improvement Activities: Identify and implement initiatives to enhance manufacturing processes, including automation, robotics, and digital systems. 

• Validate Processes: Ensure new and existing manufacturing processes meet engineering requirements through capability studies and gauge R&R analysis. 

• Resolve Quality Issues: Address day-to-day quality issues from various sources, such as NCRs, line faults, and warranty claims, using quality tools and continuous improvement methodologies. 

• Support Manufacturing: Provide daily support to manufacturing value streams, including audits and analysis to maintain quality standards. 

• Manage Supplier Quality: Coordinate supplier corrective actions, document supplier issues, and work with procurement engineers to resolve problems, enhancing overall product quality. 

• Support New Product Introduction: Identify and document pre-production problems, collaborate with the NPI team, and integrate new processes and technologies smoothly. 

• Maintain Documentation: Train quality technicians, maintain process documentation, and ensure compliance with industry standards. 

Who you are: 

• Innovative Problem Solver: You excel at identifying issues and implementing innovative solutions to drive continuous improvement. 

• Effective Communicator: Strong verbal and written communication skills enable you to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and stakeholders. 

• Proactive Leader: Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor team members, ensuring successful project delivery and quality improvements. 

• Detail-Oriented: You are meticulous in maintaining accurate documentation and quality records, ensuring compliance with engineering and industry standards. 

• Customer-Focused: You strive to enhance customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving quality issues promptly and effectively. 

What you will need: 

Level I: 

• Bachelor’s degree (technical field) preferred or Associates degree or 3 – 5 years of relevant work experience in manufacturing 

• 3-5 years’ experience in manufacturing or equivalent education. 

Level II:  

• Bachelor’s degree (technical field) preferred or Associates degree or 5 – 7 years of relevant work experience in manufacturing.  

• 5 - 7 years’ experience in manufacturing or equivalent education 

Level: III:  

• Bachelor’s degree (technical field) preferred or Associates degree or 7 – 10 years of relevant work experience in manufacturing 

• 7 - 10 years’ experience in manufacturing or equivalent education.  

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. 

Who we are: 

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc, 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, Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc, have been building relationships with our customers, suppliers, dealers, and employees for over 90 years. 

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). 

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