Mechanical Engineering Intern - Ditch Witch

Who Are We?

The Toro Company (TTC) has delivered market-leading, innovative products and outstanding customer care for more than 100 years. With over 11,000 employees worldwide, TTC is headquartered in Bloomington, Minnesota, USA. Our company designs and manufactures turf maintenance equipment; turf irrigation systems; landscape and lighting products; snow and ice management solutions; agricultural irrigation systems; rental, specialty and underground construction equipment; and residential turf and snow equipment. We market and sell TTC products worldwide through a network of distributors, dealers, mass retailers, hardware retailers, equipment rental center and home centers—as well as online direct to end users.

At Ditch Witch, a division of The Toro Company 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.

What Will You Do?

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

·Designing solutions or improvements to address current and ongoing issues with underground construction equipment and/or processes

·Supporting safety projects and manufacturing processes as directed

·Maintaining plant layout for machine moves and cost reduction efforts

·Evaluating manufacturing and material handling processes for new parts

·Supporting new part quoting activities & SAP routings

·Conducting time studies of part’s processes

·Assisting quality engineering with print tolerances & process capability studies

·Assisting in the research & development of capital projects & equipment

·Supporting Quality, Maintenance and Lean operations problem solving activities

·Frequently reporting verbally and in writing on project status

·Other duties as assigned

What Do You Need?

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

·Pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Industrial Engineering or similar engineering discipline preferred from an ABET-accredited institution.

·Software: AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Solid Edge, Creo Parametric, Microsoft Office Suite

·Strong mechanical aptitude. Desire to learn new skills and maintain knowledge of new technologies

·Must be independent, self-motivated. Must have interpersonal skills in working with a variety of cross-functional teams

What Can We Give You?   

At The Toro Company, we are always working to make sure our interns know just how valued they are. In addition to a competitive pay- The Toro Company offers interns 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.

·Volunteerism– The Toro Company is proud to provide interns 8 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community.

·Competitive Pay – anticipated pay $22.00-$33.00 per hour.

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.