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 Technician II based at our Berea, KY manufacturing plant.

What you will do:

• Develop, maintain, and improve standard work instructions, process documentation, and visual aids to support fabrication, paint, and assembly operations.

• Troubleshoot manufacturing and quality issues on the shop floor, perform root cause analysis, and implement effective corrective actions.

• Apply manufacturing and industrial engineering principles to improve methods, line layouts, ergonomics, material flow, and labor balance.

• Partner with Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams to reduce defects, variation, and waste while improving process stability.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives, including kaizen events and problem‑solving activities focused on quality, safety, and cost.

• Assist with the selection, installation, startup, and validation of tools, fixtures, and equipment, ensuring processes are capable and repeatable.

• Support new product introductions by reviewing designs for manufacturability, establishing assembly processes, and training operators on standard work.

Who you are:

• A hands-on, collaborative problem solver who enjoys working directly with production and quality teams on the shop floor.

• Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to translate technical concepts into clear, usable documentation and standard work.

• Comfortable analyzing issues, identifying root causes, and driving practical, sustainable solutions.

• An effective communicator who can train, coach, and influence others across multiple levels of the organization.

• Self-motivated and adaptable, able to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What you will need:

• A 2‑year technical degree with at least 5 years of relevant manufacturing experience

• 7+ years of relevant manufacturing experience in lieu of a degree

Skills, Experience & Abilities

• Experience supporting manufacturing processes, including tooling, fixtures, materials, and process documentation

• Ability to apply continuous improvement and quality principles to reduce defects, variation, and waste

• Working knowledge of mechanical systems and the ability to troubleshoot manufacturing and assembly issues

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and work instructions

• Experience improving workstation layouts, ergonomics, material flow, and labor balance

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools for documentation, analysis, and presentations

• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively work with operators, engineers, quality teams, and leadership

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.