Mechanical Designer - The Toro Company

The Toro Company•Bloomington, MN

2d•$75,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Toro Company is seeking a Mechanical Designer to execute specific design phases of new product development, product redesigns, or complete design projects. This role involves design responsibility, directing technicians, completing documentation, focusing on design for cost improvement and product quality improvement, maintaining legacy products, and coordinating activities with other departments and outside suppliers.

Requirements

Associates in Drafting/Design, Mechanical Engineering Tech, or related (or equivalent experience).
CAD fluent.
Microsoft Teams Fluent.
Level determined by years of relevant designer experience in the outdoor power industry, agriculture, or construction related field: Designer I = 0-2 years of experience, Designer II = 2-5 years of experience, Designer III = 5-10 years of experience.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors in related field.
SAP or other ERP systems experience.
ProE Experience.
Ability to communicate and work effectively across many levels and departments, where flexibility, adaptability, and resiliency are important.
Demonstrated ability to independently monitor multiple tasks and objectives at one time.
Experience with weldment design, injection molding, metal forming, powdered metal, casting, machining, and other manufacturing methods is preferred.
1-5 years corporate experience.

Responsibilities

Conceptualize and create designs to satisfy product objectives related to specific assigned areas.
Perform feasibility studies as required.
Ensure design specifications of the assigned area meet overall approved specifications and performance objectives of the product.
Responsible for certain project management requirements for cross-functional teams and outside domestic and international vendors.
Prepare sketches, layouts, and analysis for assigned tasks.
Responsible for assigned areas of design, ensuring cost and timing meet approved product program.
Research and propose materials and processes to be used in designs.
Responsible for assigned areas of design to ensure meeting durability, performance, manufacturability, and quality criteria of the company, plus Toro and industry safety standards.
Coordinate assigned design work with the engineer and keep them appraised of work status. May also coordinate the work of drafters, model makers, technicians, and outside vendors.
Responsible for designs achieved with the assistance of Experimental Shop, Test, Drafting, and others assigned to product programs.
Responsible for continuous improvement activities such as Design for Cost Improvement (DCI), Product Quality Improvement (PQI), and Engineering Change Management where assigned.
Develop and execute releases, parts lists, assembly drawings, and ECOs.
Apply "Total Quality" principles in daily performance of the job.
Perform other related duties as may be required.
Utilize CAD for project-related work.