Manufacturing Engineering Manager III

Hyster-Yale Group • Berea, KY

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

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 Manager III based at our Berea, KY manufacturing facility. What you will do: Lead manufacturing engineering team, providing direction, prioritization, and coaching to support production, safety, quality, and cost objectives. Own departmental budgets and capital spending, including annual planning, monthly tracking, and quarterly forecasting in partnership with finance. Plan, execute, and monitor capital and process improvement projects, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and with minimal production disruption. Drive continuous improvement initiatives by optimizing plant layout, workflows, equipment reliability, automation, and manufacturing processes using lean manufacturing principles. Support new product introductions and process changes, ensuring manufacturability, scalability, and operational readiness. Oversee the implementation and sustainment of advanced manufacturing and automation systems, improving productivity and consistency. Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, maintaining facilities and equipment to applicable state and federal standards. Develop team capabilities, identifying training needs and building technical and leadership skills across engineering and maintenance teams. Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, quality, supply chain, and leadership to align engineering priorities with business goals. Lead the HYPull (lean operating/continuous improvement) system for the plant. Who you are: A confident communicator who builds trust and alignment across teams and levels. A practical problem solver who uses data and experience to make sound decisions. A coach and mentor who develops talent and strengthens team engagement. A change leader who drives improvement while maintaining operational stability. A results-oriented professional who balances strategic thinking with hands-on execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required; Master’s degree preferred
• 7-10 years of relevant experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role
• Manufacturing engineering leadership and team management
• Capital project planning, execution, and financial control
• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
• Automation systems, equipment integration, and process optimization
• New product and process introduction support
• Root cause analysis and structured problem-solving
• Knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations and compliance requirements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing engineering team, providing direction, prioritization, and coaching to support production, safety, quality, and cost objectives.
• Own departmental budgets and capital spending, including annual planning, monthly tracking, and quarterly forecasting in partnership with finance.
• Plan, execute, and monitor capital and process improvement projects, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and with minimal production disruption.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by optimizing plant layout, workflows, equipment reliability, automation, and manufacturing processes using lean manufacturing principles.
• Support new product introductions and process changes, ensuring manufacturability, scalability, and operational readiness.
• Oversee the implementation and sustainment of advanced manufacturing and automation systems, improving productivity and consistency.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, maintaining facilities and equipment to applicable state and federal standards.
• Develop team capabilities, identifying training needs and building technical and leadership skills across engineering and maintenance teams.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, quality, supply chain, and leadership to align engineering priorities with business goals.
• Lead the HYPull (lean operating/continuous improvement) system for the plant.

Benefits

• 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).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager