Operations Innovation Engineer I
About The Position
Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc, a world-class manufacturer of industrial lift trucks, has an outstanding opportunity for an exceptional and talented Operations Innovation Engineer I based at our Berea, KY manufacturing plant. This role partners with manufacturing and continuous improvement teams to identify operational challenges and improvement opportunities. The engineer will support proof-of-concept trials, pilot and implement new processes, tools, or technologies, and collaborate with engineering and operations teams to ensure alignment during pilot rollouts and production go-lives. Additionally, the role involves documenting lessons learned, best practices, and standard work, assisting with communicating improvement initiatives, and supporting the organization and upkeep of local innovation or test areas.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
- 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, industrial engineering, or a related technical role
- Working knowledge of industrial or mobile equipment systems, with an understanding of how product design impacts manufacturing, quality, and serviceability
- Broad product and market awareness, including how regional and customer requirements influence design and production decisions
- Solid engineering capability in design, testing, and validation processes, supporting data‑driven innovation and improvement efforts
- Experience participating in innovation or continuous improvement initiatives, from concept development through pilot execution
- Familiarity with engineering and manufacturing standards and methods, including documentation, change control, and design‑for‑manufacturability principles
- Strong communication, presentation, and collaboration skills for success in cross‑functional, matrixed team environments
- Foundational project management skills, including task planning, prioritization, and supporting multiple initiatives in parallel
Nice To Haves
- Curious and improvement‑minded, with a strong interest in how systems work and how they can be improved
- A clear communicator who can explain technical concepts to both engineers and non‑technical partners
- Collaborative and comfortable working with cross‑functional teams in a manufacturing environment
- Organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities while following through on commitments
Responsibilities
- Partner with manufacturing and continuous improvement teams to identify operational challenges and improvement opportunities through regular plant and department meetings
- Support proof‑of‑concept trials by assisting with planning, setup, testing, data collection, and evaluation
- Help pilot and implement new processes, tools, or technologies by providing hands‑on support during trials and early production launches
- Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to ensure alignment during pilot rollouts and production go‑lives
- Document lessons learned, best practices, and standard work to support knowledge sharing across manufacturing teams
- Assist with communicating improvement initiatives and results through presentations, reports, and shared content
- Support the organization and upkeep of local innovation or test areas used for trials and experimentation
Benefits
- competitive pay
- tuition reimbursement
- supportive work environment
- hybrid work option
- opportunities for growth and development
- paid time off
- medical, dental, and vision insurance
- life insurance
- employer-sponsored profit sharing
- 401(k)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
