**Job Title** Continuous Improvement Quality Engineer I-III **Job Category** **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 **Continuous Improvement Quality Engineer** based at our Berea, KY manufacturing facility. What you will do: + **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:** Maintainaccurate 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. Who you are: + **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. 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)._ \#LI-OP \#LI-ONSITE **Job Type** Permanent **Time Type** Full time **Work Hours** 40 **Travel Required** No **Primary Location** HY 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**