Fabrication Project Engineer

The Toro Company • Windom, MN

2d • $90,000 - $130,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Toro Company is seeking a Fabrication Project Engineer to join their Windom, MN team. This role serves as a senior technical leader responsible for developing and implementing advanced manufacturing solutions to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance. The position leads complex engineering initiatives, provides technical direction and mentorship, and collaborates with cross-functional stakeholders. The Engineer IV leverages extensive manufacturing expertise to drive continuous improvement, support new product introductions, and establish long-term manufacturing strategies for operational excellence and organizational growth.

Requirements

• Bachelors of Engineering degree in manufacturing, mechanical, or related field.
• Fabrication Project Engineer III: 4-6 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• Fabrication Project Engineer IV: 7+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of heavy machinery manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge or experience with tool and/or equipment design and drafting using Solid Modeling/CAD.
• Have a good work record, including indications of strong self-motivation, high productivity, reliable attendance, attention to quality, ability to learn new skills, and a cordial, cooperative personality.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of TOC, and Lean methods used in manufacturing processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, development, and implementation of complex manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, and facility improvements that support operational and strategic business objectives.
• Serve as a technical expert for manufacturing engineering activities, providing guidance, mentorship, and training to Manufacturing Engineers, Technicians, and cross-functional team members.
• Lead cross-functional teams in the successful introduction of new products and manufacturing technologies, ensuring production readiness, launch success, quality requirements, and cost objectives are achieved.
• Develop and execute long-term manufacturing strategies that improve productivity, capacity, safety, quality, and operational efficiency through lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
• Identify, prioritize, and lead high-impact cost reduction, value engineering, automation, and capital investment initiatives; prepare business cases, feasibility studies, and return-on-investment analyses to support recommendations.
• Drive plant layout optimization, workflow improvements, and material flow strategies to increase throughput, reduce waste, and support future growth requirements.
• Establish engineering standards, best practices, and manufacturing specifications to ensure consistency, scalability, and compliance across manufacturing operations.
• Analyze manufacturing performance metrics, quality data, capacity utilization, and process variation to identify improvement opportunities and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Review product designs and provide strategic manufacturing input to improve manufacturability, quality, reliability, and overall product cost throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Lead the evaluation, selection, installation, and validation of new manufacturing equipment, technologies, and automation systems while ensuring alignment with safety and operational requirements.
• Collaborate with Operations, Product Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Leadership teams to resolve complex manufacturing challenges and achieve business goals.
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations, project updates, and recommendations to leadership teams, effectively communicating risks, opportunities, timelines, and expected outcomes.
• Champion a culture of safety, continuous improvement, innovation, and employee development while fostering positive working relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Meet or exceed expectations for technical expertise, project leadership, innovation, productivity, continuous improvement, and safety performance.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to Manufacturing Engineers and Engineering Technicians.
• Lead project teams and influence cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority.
• Support engineering talent development through coaching, knowledge sharing, and onboarding of new team members.
• Facilitate problem-solving efforts for complex manufacturing issues and drive organizational alignment on solutions.
• Lead department and plant-wide continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to strategic planning, capital planning, and manufacturing roadmap development.
• Serve as the engineering representative for major operational and business initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Affordable and top tier medical/dental/vision plan
• 401k
• Dress for your day (casual dress code)
• Mental health resources
• Financial health resources
• 20 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community
• Potential eligibility for an incentive program based on individual and organizational performance
• Access to dailypay app for early pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior