Supplier Quality Engineer I-III

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 Supplier Quality Engineer I-III based at our Berea, KY manufacturing plant.

About the role

• Manage Supplier Quality: Coordinate and support supplier containments and sorting activity.
• Supplier corrective actions, document supplier issues, and work with procurement engineers to resolve problems, enhancing overall product quality.
• Support Continuous Improvement Activities: Identify and implement initiatives to enhance manufacturing processes, including automation, robotics, and digital systems.
• Resolve Quality Issues: Support 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.
• Support New Product Introduction: Identify and document supplier 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.

Requirements

• Level I: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required, 1-2 years of relevant experience in manufacturing.
• Level II: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required, 3-5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing.
• Level III: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required, 5+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing.

Skills & Qualifications

• 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.

About Us

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.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Supportive work environment
• Hybrid work option
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Employer-sponsored profit sharing and 401(k)

Schedule

• Full time
• 40 hours per week
• Permanent position
• Travel required: 1-10%

Primary location: Hyster-Yale US, Berea, KY (2200 Menelaus Pike, 40403).