Manufacturing Quality Engineer - The Toro Company

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Who Are We?  

The Toro Company's Shakopee plant is the largest non-engine supplier to toro with 125,000 square feet of production facility. The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC) is a leading worldwide provider of innovative solutions for the outdoor environment, including turf, snow and ground-engaging equipment, and irrigation and outdoor lighting solutions. This location produces professional and residential component products. Employees at this modern facility provide precise cutting products, machine components, tooled stampings, and metal fabrication for assembly at other TTC manufacturing facilities. For over 100 years, our ideas have transformed the way professionals and homeowners care for their outdoors, including many leading sports venues and historic sites around the world.

TheManufacturing Quality Engineer designs and implements robust quality controls with growing independence. Leads routine root-cause/corrective actions (RCCA), conducts capability and validation studies, collaborates with production to drive efficiency and product quality, and supports PPAP/NPA readiness.

What Will You Do?

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

• Develop & maintain control plans/inspection plans; lead gauge R&R/MSA; perform capability and stability analyses.

• Plan/execute DV/PV process validations and sampling plans; create verification protocols/reports.

• Lead RCCA & corrective actions (8D/A3), nonconformance disposition, and effectiveness checks.

• Updat3e PFMEA, link controls to failure mode; prepare/compile PPAP evidence for submission.

• Coach technicians/operators on best practices; partner with Manufacturing/Quality/Design on DFM/DFA and change control.

• Prepare clear reports and present risk/status to stakeholders.

What Do You Need?

We are building a quality engineering team for the future and are interested in candidates at multiple career levels.  The level at which a candidate is hired will be determined based on their qualifications, skills, and relevant experience.

Minimum qualifications by level include:

• Quality Engineer I: 0–2 years of experience in metal manufacturing

• Quality Engineer II: 2–4 years of experience in metal manufacturing

• Quality Engineer III: 4–7 (+) years of experience in metal manufacturing

Candidates with experience across any of these ranges are encouraged to apply.

Additional qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.

• Leadership, influence, and decision-making skills.

• Ability to work independently while resolving complex, ambiguous problems.

• The role requires a combination of technical proficiency, strong communication skills, and a customer-centric approach.

• Technical Skills: Proficient in troubleshooting technical issues; familiarity with relevant equipment, technologies, and tools.

• Communication: Experience using MS office suite and collaborating with engineers and shop employees.

• Customer-Centric: Ability to read, understand, and interpret customer prints and effectively communicate with relevant departments.

• Team Player: Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across departments.

• Decision Making: Ability to use data, experience, and collaboration skills to make informed decisions decisively.

• Empathy, Patience, Tenacity, and Adaptability.

Other Job-Related Components:

• Working Conditions: This role will require 5-days on site at TTC’s manufacturing plant in Shakopee, MN. Fully remote is not available.

• Travel Requirements: May require occasional travel to other TTC sites, distribution centers, or supplier locations.

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.

• 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. 

• Volunteerism - The Toro Company is proud to provide employees 20 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community. 

• 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 $80,000 - $120,000.  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 dailypay app. 

At The Toro Company, we are committed to fostering a secure and trustworthy recruitment experience for our applicants. Recruitment fraud is a growing concern for 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. All legitimate job opportunities must be applied for directly through our official careers page at jobs.thetorocompany.com or via Workday, our applicant tracking system.

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.