Advanced Quality Engineer - (Onsite) - The Toro Company

The Toro Company•Bloomington, MN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Quality Engineer will lead deployment and execution of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) processes across The Toro Company. The role supports successful product launches through cross-functional collaboration from concept (Toro Gate 1.0) through production release (Toro Gate 5.0), coaching and mentoring teams, managing key quality deliverables, and aligning work with customer expectations and internal KPIs. The position oversees APQP deliverables throughout New Product Development and Design Continuous Improvement stage-gate processes. It supports quality planning across product development and existing product maintenance, translates Voice of the Customer insights into engineering specifications, investigates field failures and warranty claims, and helps teams identify root causes and make data-driven decisions. The engineer also develops machine- and part-level quality plans, establishes PPAP quality plan levels, supports manufacturing requirements through Design for Manufacturing practices, and works with manufacturing teams and suppliers to create, implement, and audit quality plans. The role includes monitoring and reporting on advanced quality planning, leading and participating in corrective and preventive actions and continuous improvement, and maintaining quality reports, records, and plans for supported product lines and teams. Travel to Toro locations may be required up to 30% of the time. The position is onsite at the Bloomington, Minnesota headquarters.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Quality Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Industrial Engineering is required; the posting also specifies a BS degree in a STEM field for the listed engineer levels.
For Quality Engineer III: 4–7+ years of experience in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and/or Product Development in a manufacturing plant setting.
For Quality Engineer IV: 7+ years of experience in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and/or Product Development in a manufacturing plant setting.
For Quality Engineer III, basic knowledge of APQP, design and process FMEA, Control Plans, PPAP, CAPA, and Six Sigma.
For Quality Engineer IV, proficiency in APQP, design and process FMEA, Control Plans, PPAP, CAPA, and Six Sigma.
Demonstrated mechanical and electrical aptitude and practical problem-solving ability.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to work independently in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
Ability to work closely with internal and external resources at all levels in quality planning, risk analysis, corrective action, and continuous improvement.
Proven analytical problem-solving experience.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently.
Proficiency with personal computers and experience using Microsoft Word, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, CreoView, Windchill, and SAP systems.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 30%, depending on the project.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship or transfer is not available.

Nice To Haves

ASQ or AIAG certifications in Advanced Quality Engineering, Quality Auditing, or Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

Oversee APQP deliverables throughout New Product Development and Design Continuous Improvement stage-gate processes, aligned with project milestones.
Facilitate and review quality-planning activities, including design and process FMEAs, PPAP documentation and reviews, design reviews and DPAR, control plan development, CAPA closure, prototype and pilot build evaluations, and production-release readiness.
Participate in project team meetings and provide quality input to ensure quality planning is followed in new product development and maintenance of existing products.
Translate Voice of the Customer insights into actionable engineering specifications with project teams.
Investigate and analyze field failures, review warranty claims, identify root causes, and communicate findings to stakeholders to support data-driven decisions and project quality KPIs.
Partner with cross-functional project teams to represent manufacturing requirements through Design for Manufacturing practices.
Create and execute Machine Level Quality Plans with product development teams to identify and mitigate system and subsystem risks, including risks related to product design, manufacturing, assembly, supplier performance, and historical product issues.
Create and execute Part Level Quality Plans corresponding to machine bills of materials, and establish Quality Plan Levels for PPAP requirements for internally and externally fulfilled components, particularly complex, high-risk, or tooled components.
Develop working relationships with manufacturing and suppliers to develop, implement, and audit quality plans for components, products, and services.
Report on the advanced quality planning process through monitoring, validation, data analysis, and use of advanced quality plans.
Lead and participate in corrective actions, preventive actions, and continuous improvement activities, including identifying, documenting, tracking, and completing assigned activities.
Provide and maintain quality reports, records, and plans for supported product lines, teams, and related quality activities.
Travel to Toro locations as needed, up to 30% of the time.

Benefits

Competitive salary and incentive-program eligibility based on individual and organizational performance.
Medical, dental, and vision plans.
401(k).
Onsite café serving breakfast and lunch, with an attached Caribou Coffee.
Complimentary use of the onsite fitness facility for employees.
Mental health and financial health resources.
20 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community.
Flexible summer schedule for Bloomington headquarters employees, allowing eligible employees to leave by noon on Friday after working more during the first few days of the week.
DailyPay app access to pay early.
Casual corporate environment with a dress-for-your-day approach.