Supplier Quality Engineer I-III
Hyster-Yale Materials HandlingJob Title Supplier Quality Engineer I-III Job Category Quality Job Description 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. Level I What you will need: 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. 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 relationshi…