Job TitleSenior Manufacturing Engineering LeaderJob FamilyJob DescriptionSenior Manufacturing Engineering Leader – Corporate ManufacturingPut 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 (http://www.nmhg.com/brands/hyster/) and Yale (http://www.nmhg.com/brands/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:
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
Leads the Hyster-Yale tool design team for major weld fabrications and assembly tooling
Drives best common manufacturing processes and practices across the global network
Champions and represents global fabrication tooling and associated activities on New Product Development Programs
Contributes to virtual build, simulation, and overall manufacturing maturity initiatives
Identifies, mitigates, and monitors project risks to cost, schedule, budget, and project performance objectives
Qualifications:
BS degree in either Industrial or Mechanical Engineering
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
Experience as a core/functional lead team member within a New Product Introduction (NPI) / Product Development Process
Demonstrated proficiency leading global initiatives in a matrix organization
Skills and experience developing innovative / novel approaches to manufacturing challenges associated with fabrication tooling and systems
Ability to take a directional concept and develop detailed requirements and a structured program around conceptual development, prove out, and application
Proficiency in CAD / CAM / 3D Modelling with working understanding and application of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing highly desired
Demonstrated proficiency in project management disciplines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellence in use of Microsoft Office applications
Potential for increasing levels of responsibilities and position advancement to senior executive levels in 5 – 10 years
Teamwork and Flexibility: Function well in a team environment with ability to adjust to shifting project priorities in response to customer or company needs
Proficient demonstration, at the manager level of Leadership Competencies: Drive for Results, Be Innovative, Be Strategic, Demonstrate Business Acumen, Develop & Empower
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/Disabled1357Employment TypeFull timeWork Hours40Travel RequiredPrimary LocationHYG US Portland, ORAddress4000 NE Blue Lake RoadZip Code97024-8710Field-BasedNoRelocation Assistance AvailableNoWe 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