Job Title
Contract Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Job Family
Job Description
Contract Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Corporate Manufacturing
Put a LIFT in Your Career! Hyster-Yale Group, a world-class manufacturer of industrial lift trucks, has an outstanding opportunity for a creative and talented Sr. Mfg. Engineering Leader in our facility located in the Portland, Oregon area. HYG designs, engineers, manufactures, sells and services a comprehensive line of lift trucks and aftermarket parts marketed globally under the
Hyster
and
Yale
brand names. We are one of the global leaders in the Material Handling industry and have been building relationships and partnering with our customers, suppliers, dealers and employees for over 90 years.
This individual will have a key influence on the organization and the success of delivering our key global manufacturing strategic initiatives. This person plays a critical role by leading and influencing the development and deployment of manufacturing strategies, systems, technologies, and best practices across Hyster-Yale’s global manufacturing network. This individual interacts with all aspects and at all levels of the organization from the factory floor to the C-Suite including product development and manufacturing engineering, global manufacturing operations, procurement / supply chain and quality functions. Join our team as we take forklift manufacturing to the next level!
Responsibilities:
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Leads development and deployment of global tooling and fabrication manufacturing strategies, systems, technologies, and best practices, to drive global manufacturing capability advances that meet future business needs
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Leads the Hyster-Yale tool design team for major weld fabrications and assembly tooling
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Drives best common manufacturing processes and practices across the global network
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Champions and represents global fabrication tooling and associated activities on New Product Development Programs
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Contributes to virtual build, simulation, and overall manufacturing maturity initiatives
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Identifies, mitigates, and monitors project risks to cost, schedule, budget, and project performance objectives
Qualifications:
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BS degree in either Industrial or Mechanical Engineering
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5 years working in a combination of engineering and leadership roles with direct fabrication, welding, and assembly experiences in the general metalworking industry comprised of build-to-order discrete products
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Experience as a core/functional lead team member within a New Product Introduction (NPI) / Product Development Process
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Demonstrated proficiency leading global initiatives in a matrix organization
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Skills and experience developing innovative / novel approaches to manufacturing challenges associated with fabrication tooling and systems
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Ability to take a directional concept and develop detailed requirements and a structured program around conceptual development, prove out, and application
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Proficiency in CAD / CAM / 3D Modelling with working understanding and application of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing highly desired
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Demonstrated proficiency in project management disciplines
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Excellence in use of Microsoft Office applications
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Potential for increasing levels of responsibilities and position advancement to senior executive levels in 5 – 10 years
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Teamwork and Flexibility: Function well in a team environment with ability to adjust to shifting project priorities in response to customer or company needs
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Proficient demonstration, at the manager level of Leadership Competencies: Drive for Results, Be Innovative, Be Strategic, Demonstrate Business Acumen, Develop & Empower
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Willing to travel globally 5-10% of time typically and up to 25% for special projects on occasion
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
Job ID
1357
Employment Type
Full time
40
Travel Required
Primary Location
HYG US Portland, OR
Address
4000 NE Blue Lake Road
Zip Code
97024-8710
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