Senior Manufacturing Engineer (New Product Introduction)

Job Title

Senior Manufacturing Engineer (New Product Introduction)

Job Category

Engineering

Job Description

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling is a world-renowned manufacturer committed to revolutionising the way materials are moved—from port to home. We design, engineer, produce, and support a full range of lift trucks, attachments, and power and technology solutions, primarily under the trusted Hyster® and Yale® brands.

As one of the largest lift truck manufacturers globally, we are dedicated to delivering innovative, customer-focused solutions while maintaining exceptional service standards.

We are currently seeking a SENIOR MANUFACTURING ENGINEER (NEW PRODUCT INTRODUCTION) to join our New Product Introduction team at our Craigavon facility in Northern Ireland.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the implementation of new designs within our Assembly processes, the development and embedding of best practice Lean manufacturing processes and related systems and supporting general Manufacturing Engineering activities.

This position combines operational engineering responsibilities typical for an Assembly Manufacturing Engineer, along with providing measurable cost improvements, controlling budgets assigned within AOP targets, leading cross functional meetings, leading and managing projects, delegating actions and team co-ordination when opportunities arise.Key accountabilities will include:

New Product Introduction (NPI)

• Responsibility for NPI introductions from Virtual Build to SOP for Assembly, with zero negative impact on Product Flow, working to the standards required of HYPull, including creating all work instructions documentation required.
• Planning and Co-ordination of New Product/ Review Gate projects from concept to implementation
• Liaise cross functionally to identify and drive changes to new products to ensure design for manufacture is achieved
• Leading specific Manufacturing Engineering sub tasks from initiation to conclusion including organising teams, planning, tracking, delegating and meeting milestones on time within cost targets
• Working with global departments to ensure that new designs are implemented in a safe and efficient manner with a focus on the best product quality for the end user.

Manufacturing Engineering and Production Support:

• Manufacturing Engineering support for Assembly departments for all Manufacturing Engineering associated tasks, including ECNs, Pilots, layout changes, line balancing, Health and Safety/Quality actions etc
• Support Product Flow to ensure all targets are met, including Health and Safety, Quality and On time Delivery actions

To be considered for this position, candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet the following essential criteria:

• Educated to Degree/HND (or equivalent) in a relevant Engineering discipline with 3-5 years’ engineering experience within an Assembly/ Manufacturing environment
• Proven knowledge of all aspects of a Manufacturing Engineering role and its function, including change control process - feedback, pilots, and all aspects of work instruction generation
• Proven experience of successfully leading projects, managing the performance of reports within the project and managing budgets all to schedule
• Line design experience, completing layouts, line balancing and implementing to line
• Proven experience in relevant software packages required for a Manufacturing role including MES/MRP systems and CAD packages (e.g. Siemens NX, AutoCad) and relevant MS office packages (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Experience in dealing cross functionally across Global departments

We reserve the right to enhance the criteria in order to facilitate the shortlisting process.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance (3x annual salary)
• Private health insurance
• 33 days annual leave
• Enhanced statutory benefits
• Subsidised gym membership
• Subsidised canteen
• Comprehensive career development programme
• Ongoing professional development support

The closing date for applications is 30 September 2026.

The successful candidate will be subject to background checks.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer

Job Type

Permanent

Time Type

Full time

Work Hours

39

Travel Required

No

Location

HY EMEA UK Craigavon

Address

88 Charlestown Road

Zip Code

BT63 5PP

Field-Based

No

Relocation Assistance Available

No