Advanced Quality Engineering Intern - The Toro Company

The Toro Company • Bloomington, MN

55d • Onsite

About The Position

The 2027 Summer Internship Program will run from May 17, 2027, through August 6, 2027. Candidates must be available to start on May 17 and participate through the duration of the program. 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. The Toro Company (TTC) has delivered market-leading, innovative products and outstanding customer care for more than 100 years. With over 11,000 employees worldwide, TTC is headquartered in Bloomington, Minnesota, USA. Our company designs and manufactures turf maintenance equipment; turf irrigation systems; landscape and lighting products; snow and ice management solutions; agricultural irrigation systems; rental, specialty and underground construction equipment; and residential turf and snow equipment. We market and sell TTC products worldwide through a network of distributors, dealers, mass retailers, hardware retailers, equipment rental center and home centers—as well as online direct to end users.

Requirements

• Actively enrolled in an accredited 4-year engineering program in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, or related degree area.
• Interns must be enrolled in an educational program during the duration of the internship program.
• Must have achieved Junior status (2 years completed), with a graduation date no sooner than December of 2027.
• Ability to work independently and within a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Strong communication, presentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with MS software (Excel, Word, & PowerPoint).

Nice To Haves

• Technology background/studies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development & deployment of new product advanced quality plans, processes and systems for the Toro Company.
• Assist in streamlining Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) processes, including PPAP management, APQP dashboard development, corrective and preventive action (CAPA) tracking, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality & Manufacturing teams to develop product design & manufacturing quality requirements.
• Engage in the New Product Development (NPD) process.
• Help collect, analyze, and report quality data to support decision-making and continuous improvements efforts.
• Assess product conformance by performing product validation audits.
• Pursue corrective actions with appropriate parties on non-conformances.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Dress for your day – casual, corporate environment
• 8 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community
• Summer Hours Based on Location – flexible schedule, able to start weekends early and leave by noon on Friday
• Competitive compensation with an anticipated hourly rate of $22–$28.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree