Product Development Engineer III - The Toro Company

The Toro Company; Minnesota; On-site; USD 97,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite cafe

Onsite fitness facility

Volunteer hours

Summer Hours

Competitive salary

Job summary

The Toro Company in Bloomington, MN is seeking a Product Development Engineer III to lead cross-functional teams in developing innovative commercial products. You will oversee design, analysis, vendor coordination, and prototype builds, ensuring safety and compliance with Toro standards.

The role requires PE licensure or active licensure path, ABET‑accredited engineering degrees, and 5+ years in powered equipment.

Qualifications

• Requires PE license or active path toward licensure.
• ABET accredited engineering degree(s) required.
• Minimum 5 years in powered equipment industry.
• Ability to lead cross-functional development teams.
• Experience with design reviews and project planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional team for commercial product development.
• Perform engineering analysis with FEA or electronic simulations.
• Develop product design plans including budgets and schedules.
• Coordinate with Marketing, Manufacturing, Service and Test.
• Oversee prototype builds and vendor interactions.
• Ensure compliance with safety and Toro standards.
• Participate in quality system and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Project planning

Design reviews

Engineering analysis

Education

ABET‑accredited Bachelor's in Mechanical/Aeronautical/Agricultural engineering

ABET‑accredited Master's in Mechanical/Aeronautical/Agricultural engineering

Professional Engineering license

EIT certification desirable

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.

We're looking for a Product Development Engineer III to join our talented team. In this role, you will work closely with the Design team including Designers, Electrical Engineers and Software Engineers to develop innovative products for our Commercial Division. This role will lead the cross functional team for a Commercial Product/s.

What Will You Do?

• Lead and coordinate the development of new product concepts, new products, or improvements to existing products. Creates design that satisfies the product requirements as outlined in the product specification and resolves design problems.
• Perform engineering analysis to predict the behavior of the proposed designs. Analysis tools may include FEA, or electronic simulation programs.
• Develop product design plans including budgets and schedules. Execute to plan and assist in control of project.
• Consult with / lead cross functional team including other Product Design Engineers, Marketing, Mechanical Designers, Manufacturing, Service, Test on proposed product designs. May be responsible for work direction of designers, drafters, contract/consulting personnel, and others.
• Work with vendors to finalize designs and implements, in hardware, the needs of the product application. Develop specifications and working agreements with vendors. Help assure that the vendor meets the requirements of the design.
• Perform functions as required by established engineering procedures including project requests through engineering release and change management procedures.
• Assure that designs meet the requirements of the customer as defined by safety and any applicable industry or Toro standards.
• Supervise designers and/or engineers which include selection, training, discipline, performance appraisal, salary review, setting and monitoring objectives and other related tasks in support of engineering project goals and objectives. May also provide work direction to contractors and consultants to assure that they meet the requirements for function, cost, timing and quality.
• Actively participate in the development and understanding of customer requirements through direct contact with marketing, customers, service, manufacturing and distribution.
• Coordinate work with the product development team members such as, but not exclusively: Shop, Test, Drafting, CAE, Quality, Marketing, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Advanced Manufacturing, Sales, Technical Publications, Administration, and Management. Conduct and participate in regular project team meetings.
• Responsible for drawing package, bill of material, and product specification. Oversee the building of prototypes.
• Work with test engineers and technicians to develop tests which simulate the requirements of the customer. Evaluate test data and develop design revisions to solve problems. Support company Quality Policy by working within the documented Quality System. Responsible for the operation of the quality system within their respective areas. Participate in quality initiatives and training as needed.
• Keep abreast of new technological developments, components, concepts, materials, manufacturing processes, or competitive environment, which would affect the design or design process.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

What Do You Need?

• Professional Engineering license, or
• Bachelors degree in an ABET accredited Mechanical, Aeronautical or Agricultural engineering program or
• Masters degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aeronautical or Agricultural engineering from a university with an ABET accredited undergraduate engineering program
• Successful completion of EIT requirements is desirable
• A minimum of 5 years of experience, preferably in the powered equipment industry.
• Must be able to plan and execute all technical engineering activities for complete product development.
• Must be able to direct activities of engineers, designers, drafters and supports groups, such as Shop and Test personnel. May supervise designers and engineers.
• Has demonstrated competency in creativity, productivity, and decision make and problem resolution through successful completion of projects.

Other Job-Related Components

• Travel to test sites, distributors, customers, vendors, manufacturing facilities, and others will be required. Travel may be U.S. domestic or International.
• Ability to work with others in teams to accomplish goals. Includes task and/or project leadership.

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 $97,000 - $130,000 . 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.