Mechanical Designer - The Toro Company

The Toro Company; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite fitness facility

Onsite cafe & Caribou Coffee

Paid volunteer hours (20 per year)

Summer hours

Job summary

The Toro Company in Bloomington, MN is seeking a Mechanical Designer to execute design phases of new product development, redesigns, or complete projects, coordinating with engineers, technicians, and vendors to meet cost and timing goals.

This role requires an associates degree in drafting/design or related field, CAD fluency, and experience with Pro/E and ERP systems; the team offers a collaborative environment, on-site labs, and a competitive salary in the $75k–$95k range.

Qualifications

• Associates in Drafting/Design, Mechanical Engineering Tech, or related (or equivalent experience).
• CAD fluent and ProE experience; familiarity with ERP systems like SAP is a plus.
• Experience communicating across multiple levels and departments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and create designs to satisfy product objectives.
• Perform feasibility studies as required.
• Assure design specifications meet performance objectives and approved specs.
• Coordinate with engineers and outside vendors across functions.
• Develop sketches, layouts, and analysis for tasks.
• Prepare releases, BOMs, drawings, and ECOs.
• Apply Total Quality principles in daily performance.

Skills

CAD Fluent

MS Teams Fluent

Strong communication

Education

Associates in Drafting/Design

Tools

ProE Experience

SAP ERP Experience

Job description

Applicants and Compliance

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.

Role Overview

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?

• Conceptualize and create designs to satisfy the product objectives related to the specific areas assigned.
• Perform feasibility studies as required.
• Assure design specifications of the assigned area meet the approved specifications and performance objectives of the product.
• Responsible for 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 assure 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.
• Coordinate the assigned design work with the engineer and keep him appraised of the status of the work.
• Coordinate the work of drafters, model makers, technicians, and outside vendors as needed.
• 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.
• Apply the “Total Quality” principles in daily performance of the job.
• Perform 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:

• 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?

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Company Overview

With roots dating back to 1914, The Toro Company was built on a tradition of quality and caring relationships. Today, the company is a leading worldwide provider of innovative solutions for the outdoor environment including turf and landscape maintenance, snow and ice management, underground utility construction, rental and specialty construction, and irrigation and outdoor lighting solutions. Through a strong network of professional distributors, dealers, rental stores and retailers in more than 125 countries, we proudly offer a wide range of products across a family of global brands to help golf courses, professional contractors, underground construction professionals, groundskeepers, agricultural growers, rental companies, government and educational institutions, and homeowners – in addition to many leading sports venues and historic sites around the world.