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.

What you will do:

• 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.

What you will need:

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, 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.