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

What you will do: 

• Support the design, setup, and continuous improvement of material handling systems, including supermarkets, kitting areas, sequencing areas, and milk run routes. 

• Maintain and update material‑flow data, including bill of materials, engineering changes, and new product or process introductions. 

• Analyze material movement to identify bottlenecks, improve flow, and enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance. 

• Monitor impacts of manufacturing or process changes and adjust material‑flow strategies accordingly. 

• Collaborate with production, supply chain, engineering, and other teams to provide recommendations and support improvement initiatives. 

• Assist with planning and scheduling systems to reduce queue times and support just‑in‑time delivery. 

• Support implementation and improvement of software, hardware, and equipment used for material‑flow activities. 

• Develop project plans, track progress, communicate updates, and help drive successful project execution. 

• Assist in the design and development of material handling fixturing and packaging solutions. 

• Determine optimal packaging methods to maintain part integrity and ensure efficient delivery. 

• Lead internal packaging redesign initiatives to align with evolving process requirements. 

Level II Additions: 

• Lead smaller‑scale implementations of supermarket design and milk‑run processes. 

Level III Additions: 

• Lead major material‑flow improvement initiatives and drive alignment with broader operational strategies. 

Who you are: 

• Analytical thinker with the ability to break down complex problems. 

• Strong communicator who collaborates well across teams. 

• Adaptable and comfortable in fast‑paced, changing environments. 

• Naturally curious with a continuous‑improvement mindset. 

• Organized and able to influence outcomes without formal authority. 

What you will need: 

Level I: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required. 

• Up to 2 years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, or industrial engineering. 

• Experience with material‑flow or material‑handling concepts preferred. 

Level II: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required. 

• 1-3 years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, or industrial engineering. 

• 2-3 years of experience in material‑flow or internal‑logistics processes preferred. 

Level III: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required. 

• 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, or industrial engineering. 

• 3-5 years of experience with advanced material‑flow strategies such as kitting, supermarket design, or milk‑run systems. 

Skills, Experience & Abilities       

• Knowledge of discrete manufacturing processes and material‑handling systems. 

• Ability to design, analyze, and optimize material‑flow layouts and logistics methods. 

• Familiarity with lean principles and continuous‑improvement methodologies. 

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to simplify complex process issues. 

• Experience developing innovative solutions to manufacturing challenges. 

• Strong project‑management skills and experience leading cross‑functional efforts. 

• Ability to support teams through process changes and new‑system adoption. 

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.