Manufacturing Engineering Technician II

Job Title

Manufacturing Engineering Technician II

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 Manufacturing Engineering Technician II based at our Berea, KY manufacturing plant. 

  

What you will do: 

• Develop, maintain, and improve standard work instructions, process documentation, and visual aids to support fabrication, paint, and assembly operations. 

• Troubleshoot manufacturing and quality issues on the shop floor, perform root cause analysis, and implement effective corrective actions. 

• Apply manufacturing and industrial engineering principles to improve methods, line layouts, ergonomics, material flow, and labor balance. 

• Partner with Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams to reduce defects, variation, and waste while improving process stability. 

• Support continuous improvement initiatives, including kaizen events and problem‑solving activities focused on quality, safety, and cost. 

• Assist with the selection, installation, startup, and validation of tools, fixtures, and equipment, ensuring processes are capable and repeatable. 

• Support new product introductions by reviewing designs for manufacturability, establishing assembly processes, and training operators on standard work. 

 

Who you are: 

• A hands-on, collaborative problem solver who enjoys working directly with production and quality teams on the shop floor. 

• Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to translate technical concepts into clear, usable documentation and standard work. 

• Comfortable analyzing issues, identifying root causes, and driving practical, sustainable solutions. 

• An effective communicator who can train, coach, and influence others across multiple levels of the organization. 

• Self-motivated and adaptable, able to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. 

 

What you will need: 

• A 2‑year technical degree with at least 5 years of relevant manufacturing experience 

• 7+ years of relevant manufacturing experience in lieu of a degree 

 

Skills, Experience & Abilities       

• Experience supporting manufacturing processes, including tooling, fixtures, materials, and process documentation 

• Ability to apply continuous improvement and quality principles to reduce defects, variation, and waste 

• Working knowledge of mechanical systems and the ability to troubleshoot manufacturing and assembly issues 

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and work instructions 

• Experience improving workstation layouts, ergonomics, material flow, and labor balance 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools for documentation, analysis, and presentations 

• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively work with operators, engineers, quality teams, and l