Design Engineer - Ditch Witch

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Who Are We?

At Ditch Witch in Perry, Oklahoma we pride ourselves on being the leading manufacturer in the underground pipe and cable market. Our plant in Perry stands out because it's a place for people to learn and thrive. We enjoy coming to work because our plant is our community, we see our teammates not only as co-workers but as neighbors and family members. All of our locations build the intricate network of machinery that contributes to The Toro Company. We contribute to building communities, cities, and the world.  We invite you to apply and join a team of highly skilled, and highly passionate people.

The Mechanical Design Engineer provides expertise within the department for mechanical components and systems for Ditch Witch and Subsite branded products. Primary duties include supporting new product development and existing products currently in the market. This employee will use CAD software to create model files of mechanical components and work closely with project stakeholders and the rest of the development team. This employee will work closely with various component suppliers and perform other duties as assigned.

What Will You Do?

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

• Collect and analyze technical information from a variety of sources, including:

  • conversations with engineers, product managers, suppliers, etc.

  • technical documents.

  • operation of equipment.

  • their own tests & experiments

• May direct and physically participates when needed in the construction and testing of prototypes to evaluate the design and functionality of the product.

• Solicits and evaluates input from various sources concerning product design and functionality to meet project and customer requirements and manufacturability of product designs.

• Review product designs for compliance with standard engineering practices, company and industry standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications.

• Meet or exceed typical expectations for creativity, productivity, quality and safety.

• Coordinates product sustaining activities with other personnel, including the flow of information and documentation to other departments.

• Evaluates feasibility and applicability of newer technologies and methods to existing products and designs.

Work Environment
Office environment most of the time with regular trips to the shop and outside work.

• Shop and outdoor environments include physical hazards such as utilities (typically gas, electric, and water lines), powered vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic, sharp objects, and moving machinery. Outdoor environment includes work in all kinds of weather while operating and demonstrating machinery and construction site conditions such as open excavations, unimproved land, uncompleted structures, etc.

• Working with hazardous materials, including fuels, lubricants, solvents, and batteries.

• Occasional overnight travel.

• Rapidly changing workload, priorities, demands, schedules, and deadlines.

• Regular, continuous use of a personal computer.

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 closely related engineering field

• Engineer I: 0 – 2 years of experience

• Engineer II: 2 – 4 years of experience

• Engineer III: 5+ years of experience

• Knowledge of or willingness to learn the use of CAD software.

• Knowledge in the selection and use of materials including plastics, stainless steel, aluminum, or brass.

• Knowledge in standard drafting practices and the application of the ASME standards.

• Good problem-analysis and resolution skills

What Can We Give You?   

At Ditch Witch, 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 – Ditch Witch offers employees at our Perry, OK location a variety of perks, including: 

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

Wellness - In addition to physical wellbeing, TTC offers a variety of mental health, financial health, and other types of resources to every full-time employee.

Growth Opportunities – TTC prides itself on giving our employees the chance to grow their careers. Tuition reimbursement, opportunities to move into new areas of interest, and promotion opportunities are a few examples. 

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 ​$66900​ - ​$112000​. 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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