Manufacturing Engineer - The Toro Company

Who Are We?   

Toro Ag, located in El Cajon California, is a division of The Toro Company. Toro Ag is a leading supplier of drip irrigation solutions, service and support for agriculture, greenhouse, and horticulture applications. Through our complete system solutions, we help growers of permanent, field and row crops around the world realize substantial benefits in yield, quality, and water savings from the precise application of water and nutrients.

The Manufacturing Engineer will be joining our Extrusion Manufacturing and Process Engineering team, specializing in high-paced and continuous plastics extrusion for drip irrigation products. We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer with a strong background in CAD, mechanical & electrical systems, computers, PLCs, controls, and troubleshooting. Your role will focus on optimizing production efficiency, ensuring product quality, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

What Will You Do?

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

1. Utilize CAD, mechanical, electrical, computers, PLCs, and controls expertise to optimize plastics extrusion processes.

2. Troubleshoot and perform data-driven root cause analyses to address process-related issues.

3. Familiarity with SCADA systems and oscilloscopes for process monitoring and control.

4. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and develop new extrusion processes meeting product specifications and quality standards.

5. Provide technical support and guidance to production teams to enhance efficiency and quality.

6. Evaluate new materials, equipment, and technologies for potential integration into the extrusion process in collaboration with R&D teams.

7. Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for process deviations, product defects, and non-conformances.

8. Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies, to optimize productivity and reduce waste.

9. Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory requirements related to plastics extrusion processes, ensuring compliance and promoting innovation.

This position may involve up to 15% travel to support and collaborate with various manufacturing and R&D facilities, attend industry conferences, and conduct on-site evaluations.

What Do You Need?

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

• Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

• Proficiency in CAD, electrical systems, computers, PLCs, and control systems.

• 3-7+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering.

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with cross-functional teams.

• Familiarity with SCADA systems and oscilloscopes for process monitoring.

• Experience in lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies is a plus.

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements in the plastics extrusion industry.

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 El Cajon, CA 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. 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.

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We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and related needs and conditions, 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.