Design Engineer - 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 Design Engineer will support both production and development projects within the Commercial Engineering department. This role is responsible for leading design and development initiatives that drive product improvements, cost reductions, and Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA) enhancements. The engineer will collaborate closely with fellow designers and engineers across the division to support current and, occasionally, new product lines.

What Will You Do?

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

• Design, develop, and enhance new and existing products and product lines.

• Evaluate and recommend specifications to ensure products meet technical, functional, and regulatory requirements.

• Coordinate and participate in feasibility studies, functionality assessments, and quality testing of designs.

• Lead cross-functional teams involving stakeholders from various divisions to complete product-specific initiatives.

• Become a subject matter expert in design processes and organizational workflows.

• Collaborate with engineering and technical support teams to meet project milestones and deadlines.

• Work with vendors to finalize designs and coordinate production implementation, ensuring design requirements are met.

• Contribute to projects and designs within an established framework.

What Do You Need?

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Aeronautical, Agricultural Engineering and similar discipline.

• Proficiency in CAD and inventory management software.

• Experience with design documentation, product design, requirements gathering, testing analysis, and CAD modeling.

• Understanding of project management principles, including planning, task estimation, and execution.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.

Experience Levels:

• Engineer II: 2–4 years of relevant experience

• Engineer III: 4–7 years of relevant experience

Preferred:

• Professional Engineering License or EIT Certification is a plus.

• Leadership and team development experience is preferred.

Other Job-Related Components
• Standard office conditions
• Travel expectations ~10%

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. 

Flexible Work Arrangements – This team is currently implementing a hybrid work schedule. The opportunity to collaborate in the office and work from home part-time, has promoted team-building and flexibility. 

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 ​$82700 - ​$115000​. 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 the One@Work app, formerly the Even 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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