Advanced Quality Engineer - (Onsite) - The Toro Company

The Toro Company•Bloomington, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Quality Engineer (AQE) leads deployment and execution of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) across The Toro Company. The role supports successful product launches by coordinating cross-functional quality planning from concept (Toro Gate 1.0) through production release (Toro Gate 5.0), coaching and mentoring teams, managing quality deliverables, and aligning work with customer expectations and internal KPIs. The AQE supports new product development and design continuous-improvement processes, working with project teams, manufacturing, and suppliers to identify and mitigate risks, develop quality plans, and ensure components, products, and services meet company and customer requirements. The position also analyzes field failures and warranty claims, supports corrective and preventive actions, and maintains quality reports, records, and plans for supported product lines. The role is onsite at the Bloomington, Minnesota headquarters and requires travel to Toro locations up to 30% of the time.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Quality Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Industrial Engineering.
For Quality Engineer III: bachelor's degree in STEM and 4–7+ years of experience in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering, quality, or product development in a manufacturing plant setting.
For Quality Engineer IV: bachelor's degree in STEM and 7+ years of experience in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering, quality, 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 with internal and external resources at all levels on quality planning, risk analysis, corrective action, and continuous improvement.
Proven analytical problem-solving experience.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage 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 project; travel to Toro locations is expected up to 30% of the time.
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 completion of APQP deliverables throughout New Product Development and Design Continuous Improvement stage-gate processes, aligned with project milestones.
Support cross-functional teams in meeting project KPIs by facilitating and reviewing dFMEAs and pFMEAs, PPAP documentation and reviews, design reviews and DPAR, control plans, 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 during new product development and maintenance of existing products.
Convert Voice of the Customer insights into actionable engineering specifications with project teams.
Investigate and analyze field failures, review warranty claims, identify root causes, and share findings with stakeholders to support data-driven decisions and quality KPIs.
Work with 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.
Identify product design, manufacturing, assembly, supplier-performance, and historical product risks.
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, emphasizing complex, high-risk, and tooled components.
Develop working relationships with manufacturing and suppliers to develop, implement, and audit quality plans for components, products, and services.
Report on APQP through process monitoring, validation, data analysis, and use of advanced quality plans.
Lead and participate in corrective action, preventive action, and continuous-improvement activities, including identifying, documenting, tracking, and completing assigned actions.
Provide and maintain quality reports, records, and plans for supported product lines, teams, and related quality activities.

Benefits

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