Mechanical Designer - The Toro Company

ttc; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dress for your day

On-site Bloomington location

Job summary

The Toro Company in Bloomington, MN is seeking a Mechanical Designer to execute design phases of new product development and improvements, coordinating with engineers, technicians, and vendors to meet cost, durability, and performance targets.

Responsibilities include creating sketches and layouts, validating specifications, and managing design tasks across cross-functional teams, with on-site work five days a week and opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Associates in Drafting/Design, Mechanical Engineering Tech, or related (or equivalent experience).
• CAD fluent.
• Microsoft Teams Fluent.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and create designs to satisfy product objectives.
• Perform feasibility studies as required.
• Prepare sketches, layouts, and analyses for assigned tasks.
• Develop and execute releases, parts lists, assembly drawings, and ECOs.
• Apply Total Quality principles in daily performance.

Skills

Communication across levels

CAD fluent

Microsoft Teams Fluent

Education

Associate degree in Drafting/Design or Mechanical Engineering Tech

Tools

CAD

Microsoft Teams

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.

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