Designer I - The Toro Company

The Toro Company; Minnesota; On-site; USD 64,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dress for your day

Location near St. Paul and Minneapolis

Onsite café and Caribou Coffee

Job summary

The Toro Company, based in Bloomington, MN, is seeking a Designer I to support new product development and ongoing product engineering through accurate CAD models, drawings, BOMs, and related documentation. This role collaborates with engineers, manufacturing, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to ensure design accuracy and alignment with company standards.

Ideal candidates will have an associate degree in a relevant technical field, strong CAD skills (prefer Creo), and a solid grasp of GD&T

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Mechanical Design, Drafting Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field or equivalent.
• Demonstrated proficiency with 3D CAD software.
• Basic understanding of mechanical design principles and manufacturing processes.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain 3D CAD models, assemblies, and detailed drawings for components and systems.
• Develop and update engineering documentation including BOMs, parts lists, and engineering change documentation.
• Assist engineers in the design, development, and validation of new products and product improvements.
• Prepare sketches, layouts, and design concepts for assigned tasks.
• Support prototype builds by tracking materials, assisting with assembly, documenting design changes, and coordinating with test, drafting, manufacturing, and shop resources as needed.
• Apply sound engineering and drafting principles to ensure designs meet performance, manufacturability, durability, quality, and cost objectives.
• Coordinate assigned work with engineers and project teams to meet project schedules and deliverables.
• Research materials, manufacturing processes, and components to support design decisions.
• Participate in ECO and ECN processes.
• Work with manufacturing, test, purchasing, and suppliers to resolve design and documentation issues.
• Learn and apply GD&T, company standards, and industry standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives including design-for-cost, quality improvement, and product maintenance projects.
• Maintain accurate documentation within company CAD and ERP systems.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Mechanical design principles

Documentation

Education

Associate degree in Mechanical Design, Drafting Technology, Engineering Technology, or related technical field

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology or related field

Tools

Creo (Pro/E)

SAP

Job description

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a school/employment or any other visa, regardless of expiration date, now or in the future.

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.

The Designer I supports new product development, product improvements, and current product engineering activities through the creation and maintenance of engineering designs and product documentation. This position works as part of a cross-functional product development team to create accurate CAD models, drawings, bills of materials, and related engineering documentation while learning company design standards, manufacturing processes, and product development practices. This position contributes to project success through attention to detail, technical aptitude, and effective collaboration with engineers, manufacturing, suppliers, and other functional groups.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Create and maintain 3D CAD models, assemblies, and detailed drawings for components and systems.
• Develop and update engineering documentation including bills of material (BOMs), parts lists, and engineering change documentation.
• Assist engineers in the design, development, and validation of new products and product improvements.
• Prepare sketches, layouts, and design concepts for assigned tasks.
• Support prototype builds by tracking materials, assisting with assembly, documenting design changes, and coordinating with test, drafting, manufacturing, and shop resources as needed.
• Apply sound engineering and drafting principles to ensure designs meet performance, manufacturability, durability, quality, and cost objectives.
• Coordinate assigned work with engineers and project teams to meet project schedules and deliverables.
• Research materials, manufacturing processes, and components to support design decisions.
• Participate in Engineering Change Order (ECO) and Engineering Change Notice (ECN) processes.
• Work with manufacturing, test, purchasing, and suppliers to resolve design and documentation issues.
• Learn and apply geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), company standards, and industry standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives including design-for-cost, quality improvement, and product maintenance projects.
• Maintain accurate documentation within company CAD and ERP systems.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Associate degree in Mechanical Design, Drafting Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency with 3D CAD software.
• Basic understanding of mechanical design principles and manufacturing processes.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology or related field.
• Experience with Creo (Pro/E), SAP, or similar engineering systems.
• Knowledge of GD&T principles.
• Experience working with prototypes, fabrication, or manufacturing processes.
• Internship or co-op experience in product development or mechanical design.

Key Competencies

• CAD Modeling and Drafting
• Engineering Documentation
• Problem Solving
• Technical Learning Agility
• Planning and Organization
• Team Collaboration
• Attention to Detail
• Continuous Improvement
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Communication Skills
• Working Relationships

This position works closely with engineers, shop resources, test technicians, manufacturing engineers, purchasing, quality, suppliers, and other product development team members to support successful execution of product development and sustaining engineering activities.

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 HQlocation 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 $64,000-$80,000 . 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.