SPED Engineer

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 Special Product Engineering & Design (SPED) Engineer I-III based at our Berea, Kentucky manufacturing plant. 

What you will do: 

• Design and update components and systems that help improve product performance, resolve manufacturing or field issues, and support reliable lift truck operation. 

• Use 3-D CAD tools to model parts, develop design concepts, and support engineering changes from initial review through release. 

• Partner with product development, engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to select materials, review design options, and support new product launches or current product improvements. 

• Prepare and release engineering change documentation while helping the plant address product quality, compliance, and certification needs.  

Who you are: 

• A curious problem-solver who enjoys learning how products are designed, built, tested, and improved in a manufacturing environment. 

• A hands-on collaborator who can work with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and production teams to understand challenges and contribute practical solutions. 

• Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage design updates, documentation, and engineering change requests with accuracy and follow-through. 

• Comfortable asking questions, sharing ideas, and building technical knowledge through training, mentorship, and real-world experience. 

• Motivated to support safe, reliable products while contributing to a team that values continuous improvement and different perspectives.  

What you will need: 

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; Mechanical or Electrical concentration preferred. 

• Experience: 0–5 years of experience. 

Skills, Experience & Abilities       

• Understanding mechanical or electrical systems and how components function within a finished product. 

• Basic knowledge of 3-D CAD modeling and engineering principles used in product design and development. 

• Experience using CAD software to create, update, and review drawings, models, or design concepts; experience with Creo, NX, or similar tools is helpful. 

• Familiarity with manufacturing environments, including how engineering changes may impact production, quality, and product performance. 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, including the ability to organize data, summarize findings, and prepare clear reports. 

Who we are: 

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). 

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