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 Manufacturing Engineering Manager III based at our Berea, KY manufacturing facility.

What you will do:

• Lead manufacturing engineering team, providing direction, prioritization, and coaching to support production, safety, quality, and cost objectives.

• Own departmental budgets and capital spending, including annual planning, monthly tracking, and quarterly forecasting in partnership with finance.

• Plan, execute, and monitor capital and process improvement projects, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and with minimal production disruption.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by optimizing plant layout, workflows, equipment reliability, automation, and manufacturing processes using lean manufacturing principles.

• Support new product introductions and process changes, ensuring manufacturability, scalability, and operational readiness.

• Oversee the implementation and sustainment of advanced manufacturing and automation systems, improving productivity and consistency.

• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, maintaining facilities and equipment to applicable state and federal standards.

• Develop team capabilities, identifying training needs and building technical and leadership skills across engineering and maintenance teams.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, quality, supply chain, and leadership to align engineering priorities with business goals.

• Lead the HYPull (lean operating/continuous improvement) system for the plant.

Who you are:

• A confident communicator who builds trust and alignment across teams and levels.

• A practical problem solver who uses data and experience to make sound decisions.

• A coach and mentor who develops talent and strengthens team engagement.

• A change leader who drives improvement while maintaining operational stability.

• A results-oriented professional who balances strategic thinking with hands-on execution.

What you will need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required; Master’s degree preferred

• 7-10 years of relevant experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role

Skills, Experience & Abilities

• Manufacturing engineering leadership and team management

• Capital project planning, execution, and financial control

• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies

• Automation systems, equipment integration, and process optimization

• New product and process introduction support

• Root cause analysis and structured problem-solving

• Knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations and compliance requirements

• Strong written and verbal communication skills