What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Innovation Engineer I position at Hyster-Yale Materials Handling?
Job Title
Operations Innovation Engineer I
Job Category
Engineering
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 Operations Innovation Engineer I based at our Berea, KY manufacturing plant.
What You Will Do
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.
What We Offer
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).
Job Type
Permanent
Time Type
Full time
Work Hours
40
Travel Required
1-10%
Primary Location
HY US Berea, KY
Address
2200 Menelaus Pike
Zip Code
40403
Field-Based
No
Relocation Assistance Available
No
We are an equal opportunity employer with an excellent benefit package including medical, dental and life insurance, 401(k) and profit sharing.
EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled
Operations Innovation Engineer I
Job Category
Engineering
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 Operations Innovation Engineer I based at our Berea, KY manufacturing plant.
What You Will Do
- 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
- 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
- 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
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.
What We Offer
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).
Job Type
Permanent
Time Type
Full time
Work Hours
40
Travel Required
1-10%
Primary Location
HY US Berea, KY
Address
2200 Menelaus Pike
Zip Code
40403
Field-Based
No
Relocation Assistance Available
No
We are an equal opportunity employer with an excellent benefit package including medical, dental and life insurance, 401(k) and profit sharing.
EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled