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Who Are We?    

The Toro Company is a homegrown, Minnesota-based company that has been in business since 1914. We pride ourselves on providing world class equipment to help maintain the environment that we love, while putting an emphasis on giving back to the communities that surround us. From residential lawns and gardens, to venues such as St. Andrews Links and Target Field, we are a company with a global footprint and a passion for helping people beautify whatever landscape they may be in. With 100 years of operation under our belt and an average employee tenure of 15 years, come find out what makes The Toro Company the best place to build a career.

As a manufacturing engineer you will be responsible for planning and implementing manufacturing processes, tooling and equipment for new and existing product lines. As a core member of product development teams, plays a key role in the development of successful products by maximizing product quality and minimizing product cost. As a subject matter expert on existing and emerging paint and weld methods this position guides new product development with regards to DFMA.

What Will You Do? 

In order to grow and build a successful career with The Toro Company, you will be responsible for: 

PROCESS IMPLEMENTATION 50%

As core team member, participates with product development teams from concept evaluation/selection through prototype construction/evaluation to full production; advises the team on tradeoffs related to manufacturing paint and weld process (subject matter expert); leads manufacturing process capability studies as needed to support product development; working with the AME and the design team, makes decisions on key elements of manufacturing process design; leads preparation of production area and pilot run activities.

Participate in the maintenance of existing product lines. Insure smooth startups of both new and existing product by identifying problem areas and refining line balances. Establish and maintain time standards, methods, and processes for all significant direct labor operations as assigned. Responsible for cost reduction and value analysis of existing product lines.

ENGINEERING DOCUMENTATION 20%

Review the structural Bills of Material and insure that there are no discrepancies between the structural bills and Engineering bills. Coordinate all deviations from material specifications with corporate design engineering.

ENGINEERING AND CAPITAL PROJECTS 10%

Responsible for Capital equipment planning, budgeting, justification, purchase and installation as assigned. Maintain awareness of new equipment and processes that may benefit the manufacturing process.

SAFETY 15%

To insure that all safety rules and programs are followed and maintained within the assigned area of responsibility. Responsible for proper ergonomics in work station setup, processes, tooling, and safety equipment. Conduct ergonomic audits during production and startups. Regularly incorporate and document safety information, equipment or tooling needs into production processes by station. Assist Supervisors in accepting employees back to original work areas and assist in proper employee assignment. Document equipment and work station process modifications.

SUPERVISION 5%

The manufacturing Engineer may be responsible for supervision of paint and weld personnel in the absence of the Production Supervisor when requested to do so by the Engineering Manager. May select, train and evaluate personnel in accordance with established policy. May handle employee discipline in line with company policy and working agreement in the absence of the Production Supervisor. May supervise direct or indirect labor areas as required.

Job Dimensions

Capital Projects: $50,000 to $500,000.

Coordination with Design Engineering, Materials, and Production personnel at all levels.

Communication with parts and equipment venders and contractors in support of production and project responsibilities.

What Do You Need? 

To be considered for this role, an individual should meet the following minimal requirements: 

BSME, BSIE or equivalent engineering degree
Engineer I-0-2 years of experience in manufacturing systems, equipment, processes, tooling, work measurement, lean manufacturing concept, and project management.
Engineer II- 2-4years of experience in manufacturing systems, equipment, processes, tooling, work measurement, lean manufacturing concept, and project management.
Microsoft software, SAP or equivalent knowledge. Good interpersonal skills and works well with all employees. CAD/CAM drawing experience and or training (PRO-E, etc.).

What Can We Give You?    

At The Toro Company, we are always working to make sure our employees know just how valued they are. In addition to a competitive salary, an affordable and top tier medical/dental/vision plan, 401k, and many other great benefits - The Toro company offers employees at our Windom location a variety of perks, including: 

Dress for your day - We know you're more productive when you're comfortable, which is why TTC employees are encouraged to take advantage of our casual, corporate environment. 

Wellness - TTC offers a variety of mental health and financial health resources to all employees.

Volunteerism - The Toro Company is proud to provide employees 20 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community. 

Competitive Salary – The pay range takes into account skills, experience, education, and location. It is not common to be hired at or near the top of the range; compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the annual pay range is between $73100 - $105400 . Cash compensation is one piece of our competitive total rewards package. You may be eligible to participate in an incentive program, which rewards employees based on individual and organizational performance. Eligibility and award amounts are determined by company policy and performance metrics. If you need to, you can access your pay early with dailypay.app.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 

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