Design Engineer IV (L&C Professional) - The Toro Company

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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 in the Twin Cities to build a career.

The Product Development Engineer is a senior-level engineering role responsible for leading the design, development, and validation of innovative products across The Toro Company’s portfolio. This position serves as a technical leader, driving complex projects from concept through production while mentoring junior engineers and influencing cross-functional teams. The role requires deep technical expertise, strong business acumen, and the ability to translate customer needs into high-performing, manufacturable solutions.

What Will You Do?

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

Product Development & Engineering Leadership

• Lead end-to-end product development initiatives, including concept generation, design, prototyping, testing, and production launch

• Drive innovation through advanced engineering principles, emerging technologies, and customer insights

• Serve as a subject matter expert in one or more technical domains (mechanical systems, electrification, hydraulics, or embedded systems)

• Ensure designs meet performance, reliability, cost, and manufacturability targets

Project & Cross-Functional Leadership

• Lead cross-functional teams including manufacturing, marketing, supply chain, and quality

• Manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, ensuring timelines and budgets are met

• Provide technical direction and decision-making authority on critical design challenges

• Interface with senior leadership to communicate project status, risks, and strategic recommendations

Design & Analysis

• Develop and review CAD models, engineering drawings, and system architectures

• Conduct advanced engineering analysis (FEA, CFD, tolerance analysis, etc.)

• Lead design reviews, risk assessments (FMEA), and validation planning

• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for product issues

Testing & Validation

• Define and oversee validation plans to ensure product performance and durability

• Analyze test data and refine designs based on results

• Ensure compliance with regulatory and safety standards

Mentorship & Continuous Improvement

• Mentor and coach designers/engineers and other members of the technical staff

• Promote engineering best practices, design standards, and continuous improvement initiatives

• Contribute to long-term technology roadmaps and innovation strategies

What Do You Need?

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

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

• Engineer IV-8+ years of product development experience

• Proven track record of leading complex engineering projects to successful launch

• Strong expertise in product design, systems engineering, and manufacturing processes

• Proficiency with CAD tools (e.g., Creo or similar)

• Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional team environments

• 10-20% travel to test sites

Preferred

• Experience in outdoor power equipment, turf care, or industrial machinery

• Knowledge of electrification, battery systems, or autonomous technologies

• Experience with global product development and supplier collaboration

• Six Sigma or Lean Engineering certification

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 ourBloomington, MN HQlocation 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. 

Location – Conveniently located near both St. Paul and Minneapolis, we are centrally located for most commuters! 

Food - Take advantage of our onsite café, which serves both breakfast and lunch. With a Caribou Coffee attached, you can grab a snack and a coffee at any time during your day. 

Wellness - The Toro Company’s HQ offers complimentary use of our onsite fitness facility to employees. In addition to physical wellbeing, 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. 

Summer Hours – Enjoy a flexible schedule during the summer! By working a little more during the first few days of the week, TTC employees at our Bloomington HQ are able to start their weekends early and leave by noon on Friday. 

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 ​$112,000 - $145,000. Cash compensation is one piece of our competitive total rewards package. 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.

The Toro Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or other non-merit factors. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees

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