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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 Mechanical Design Engineer will act as project leader for outdoor power equipment VAVE programs, portions of such programs, or special projects. Identify, define, and justify VAVE opportunities. Assist management with the planning and approval phases of programs and then assume full responsibility for executing project plans. Insure that cost, performance, reliability, safety goals, and DFMA metrics meet established requirements.

What Will You Do?

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

• Responsible for completing VAVE engineering assignments: concept/opportunity identification, feasibility assessment, design, cost/value justification, and testing/validation. Accountabilities include, but are not limited to: product cost, value, timing, durability, safety, performance, manufacturability, and quality.

• Calculate total cost models to justify/support program approvals.

• Ensure documentation requirements are met: project files, engineering drawings, BOM updates, certification reports.

• Follow APQP process to ensure “built in” quality.

• Responsible for the design and analysis (or oversight of) of engineering design proposals using calculations, testing, CAE methods, or other techniques as needed.

• Conduct feasibility studies to identify viable solutions or knowledge gaps

• Research knowledge gaps, develop specific technical expertise to close gaps and facilitate knowledge-based design and development.

• Conduct competitive product teardowns to analyze and document competitive cost structures.

• Procure and coordinate the efforts of outside consultants, labs, suppliers, etc. needed to accomplish project objective.

• Work with NPD and test engineers to gain product insight and collaborate for solution validation.

• Apply value analysis techniques to find lowest cost, highest value design.

• Develop solutions that meet appropriate safety standards; work with NPD teams, safety engineers, and testing agencies to obtain necessary approvals/certifications.

• Plan and manage projects

  • Use data analytics tools to identify and prioritize opportunities.

  • Work with engineering management to develop formal project proposals and execution plans.

  • Work with collaborators to establish program requirements

  • Assist with DVPR development and facilitation.

  • Project management: leads/coordinates project execution with cross functional partners

  • Report project status to management

• Miscellaneous

  • Assist management with training other employees in technical areas.

  • Keep current with industry/supply chain/manufacturing developments, technology, competitive products, etc.

  • Applies “Total Quality” principles in the daily performance of the job.

  • Other duties as assigned.

What Do You Need?

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

• ABET accredited Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Mechanical, Aeronautical, Agricultural, Industrial, Manufacturing, or equivalent Engineering.

• Engineer II-2-4 years of relevant professional experience.

• Engineer III-5-7 years of relevant professional experience.

• Experience with development of engineering drawings, GD&T, and inspection methods are preferred

• Experience with broad design and manufacturing process knowledge is preferred: steel fabrication, heat treat, metallurgy, plastics, rubber, powder metal, die casting, forging, coatings, fasteners, adhesives, composites, driveline components, electrification, lighting, controls, packaging, etc.

• SAP experience preferred. PowerBI or AI data analytics tool experience is a plus.

• Experience with Lean NPD and Continuous Improvement is highly preferred.

• Formal project management or time management training and/or experience is preferred.

• Must be able to create and analyze component or system level design concepts with autonomy 

• Must be able to direct the work of drafters and designers. 

• Has demonstrated a high level of productivity, competency, and technical aptitude in the execution of duties.

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. Cash compensation is one piece of our competitive total rewards package. If you need to, you can access your pay early with the One@Work app, formerly the Even app.

At The Toro Company, we are committed to fostering a secure and trustworthy recruitment process for our applicants.  Recruitment fraud is a potential threat to job seekers, so please be aware that throughout our recruitment process, you’ll never be required to pay any fees or disclose personal financial details when applying to TTC opportunities. 

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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