What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Excellence Lead position at Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc.?
About the Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced and talented Continuous Improvement Quality Engineer to join our team at our Berea, KY manufacturing facility. As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for leading and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to enhance our manufacturing processes and ensure compliance with quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and identify improvement initiatives in manufacturing processes, including automation, robotics, and digital systems.
- Validate new and existing manufacturing processes to ensure they meet engineering requirements, including capability studies and gauge R&R analysis.
- Address day-to-day quality issues from various sources, such as NCR's, line faults, and warranty claims, using quality tools and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Provide day-to-day support to manufacturing value streams, including Gemba audits and analysis to maintain quality standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree (technical field) preferred or Associates degree or 7 - 10 years of relevant work experience in manufacturing.
- 7 - 10 years' experience in manufacturing or equivalent education.
Skills
- Leadership: Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement, manage processes, and implement new concepts.
- Continuous Improvement: Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing processes and problem-solving methodologies.
- Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical skills to identify and resolve problems.
- Workload Management: Excellent planning, organizing, and time management skills.
- Communication: Superior written and verbal communication skills.
- 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.
