Manufacturing Engineer - The Toro Company

The Toro Company • Windom, MN

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Toro Company is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer responsible for planning and implementing manufacturing processes, tooling, and equipment for new and existing product lines. As a core member of product development teams, this role plays a key part in developing successful products by maximizing quality and minimizing cost. The position serves as a subject matter expert on existing and emerging paint and weld methods, guiding new product development with regards to Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA).

Requirements

• BSME, BSIE or equivalent engineering degree
• Engineer I: 0-2 years of experience in manufacturing systems, equipment, processes, tooling, work measurement, lean manufacturing concept, and project management.
• Engineer II: 2-4 years of experience in manufacturing systems, equipment, processes, tooling, work measurement, lean manufacturing concept, and project management.
• Microsoft software, SAP or equivalent knowledge.
• Good interpersonal skills and works well with all employees.
• CAD/CAM drawing experience and or training (PRO-E, etc.).
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• As a core team member, participates with product development teams from concept evaluation/selection through prototype construction/evaluation to full production.
• Advises the team on tradeoffs related to manufacturing paint and weld process (subject matter expert).
• Leads manufacturing process capability studies as needed to support product development.
• Working with the AME and the design team, makes decisions on key elements of manufacturing process design.
• Leads preparation of production area and pilot run activities.
• Participate in the maintenance of existing product lines.
• Ensure smooth startups of both new and existing product by identifying problem areas and refining line balances.
• Establish and maintain time standards, methods, and processes for all significant direct labor operations as assigned.
• Responsible for cost reduction and value analysis of existing product lines.
• Review the structural Bills of Material and ensure that there are no discrepancies between the structural bills and Engineering bills.
• Coordinate all deviations from material specifications with corporate design engineering.
• Responsible for Capital equipment planning, budgeting, justification, purchase and installation as assigned.
• Maintain awareness of new equipment and processes that may benefit the manufacturing process.
• Ensure that all safety rules and programs are followed and maintained within the assigned area of responsibility.
• Responsible for proper ergonomics in work station setup, processes, tooling, and safety equipment.
• Conduct ergonomic audits during production and startups.
• Regularly incorporate and document safety information, equipment or tooling needs into production processes by station.
• Assist Supervisors in accepting employees back to original work areas and assist in proper employee assignment.
• Document equipment and work station process modifications.
• The manufacturing Engineer may be responsible for supervision of paint and weld personnel in the absence of the Production Supervisor when requested to do so by the Engineering Manager.
• May select, train and evaluate personnel in accordance with established policy.
• May handle employee discipline in line with company policy and working agreement in the absence of the Production Supervisor.
• May supervise direct or indirect labor areas as required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Affordable and top tier medical/dental/vision plan
• 401k
• Dress for your day (casual, corporate environment)
• Wellness (mental health and financial health resources)
• 20 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community
• Competitive total rewards package
• Eligibility to participate in an incentive program based on individual and organizational performance
• Access to pay early with dailypay.app

What This Job Offers

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