Mechanical Designer - The Toro Company

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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 a healthy tenure, come find out what makes The Toro Company the best place in the Twin Cities to build a career. 

As the Mechanical Designer​, you will execute specific design phases of new product development, product redesigns or a complete design project as assigned, including design responsibility, direction of technicians, completing documentation, design for cost improvement, product quality improvement, legacy product maintenance and coordinating necessary activities with other departments and outside suppliers.​ 

What Will You Do?  

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

• ​​​​Conceptualize and create designs to satisfy the product objectives related to the specific areas assigned.

• Perform feasibility studies as required.

• Assures the design specifications of the assigned area meet the overall approved specifications and performance objectives of the product.

• Responsible for certain project management requirements for cross-functional teams and outside domestic and international vendors.

• Prepare sketches, layouts, and analysis for assigned tasks.

• Responsible for the assigned areas of design and assures that cost and timing meet the approved product program.

• Research and propose materials and processes to be used in designs.

• Responsible for the assigned areas of design to insure meeting the durability, performance, manufacturability, and quality criteria of the company plus Toro and industry safety standards.

• Coordinates the assigned design work with the engineer and keeps him appraised of the status of the work.  Also, may need to coordinate the work of drafters, model makers, technicians, and outside vendors.

• Responsible for designs achieved with the assistance of Experimental Shop, Test, Drafting, and others assigned to product programs.

• Responsible for continuous improvement activities such as Design for Cost Improvement (DCI), Product Quality Improvement (PQI), and Engineering Change Management where assigned.

• Develop and execute releases, parts lists, assembly drawings, and ECO's.

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

• Performs other related duties as may be required.

• CAD utilized to do project related work.   

What Do You Need?  

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

Required Qualifications

• Associates in Drafting/Design, Mechanical Engineering Tech, or related (or equivalent experience).

• Level determined by years of relevant designer experience in the outdoor power industry, agriculture, or construction related field:

  • Designer I = 0-2 years of experience

  • Designer II = 2-5 years of experience

  • Designer III = 5-10 years of experience

• CAD fluent.

• Microsoft Teams Fluent.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors in related field.

• SAP or other ERP systems experience.

• ProE Experience.

• Can communicate and work effectively across many levels and departments, where flexibility, adaptability, and resiliency are important.

• Demonstrated ability to independently monitor multiple tasks and objectives at one time.

• Experience with weldment design, injection molding, metal forming, powdered metal, casting, machining, and other manufacturing methods is preferred.

• 1-5 years corporate experience.

Other Job-Related Components:

• Work Schedule: Expectations to be in office 5 days per week on a regular basis with occasional flexibility.

• Working Conditions: In office working environment with access to fabrication and testing labs on site.

• Travel: Minimal, occasional visits to the vendors, and test Sites, and manufacturing 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 - The Toro company offers employees at our Bloomington, MN HQ 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.  

• 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.  

• 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 ​$75,000 - ​$95,000​. Cash compensation is one piece of our competitive total rewards package. 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.