Mechanical Designer

Position: Mechanical Designer - The Toro Company
#
** 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. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States
** The Toro Company is a homegrown, Minnesota-based company that has been in business since 1914. We pride ourselves on providing world class equipment to help maintain the environment that we love, while putting an emphasis on giving back to the communities that surround us. From residential lawns and gardens to venues such as St. Andrews Links and Target Field, we are a company with a global footprint and a passion for helping people beautify whatever landscape they may be in.

With 100 years of operation under our belt and an average employee tenure of 15 years, come find out what makes The Toro Company the best place in the Twin Cities to build a career. The mechanical designer will execute specific design phases of new product development, product redesigns or a complete design project as assigned, including design responsibility, direction of technicians, completing documentation, design for cost improvement, product quality improvement, legacy product maintenance and coordinating necessary activities with other departments and outside suppliers.  

In order to grow and build a successful career with The Toro Company, you will be responsible for:  
* Conceptualize and create designs to satisfy the product objectives related to the specific areas assigned.
* Perform feasibility studies as required.
* Assures the design specifications of the assigned area meet the 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 the assigned areas of design and assures that cost and timing meet the approved product program.
* Research and propose materials and processes to be used in designs.
* Responsible for the assigned areas of design to insure meeting the durability, performance, manufacturability, and quality criteria of the company plus Toro and industry safety standards.
* Coordinates the assigned design work with the engineer and keeps him appraised of the status of the work.  Also may need to 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 ECO's.
* Applies the "Total Quality" principles in daily performance of the job.
* Performs other related duties as may be required.
* CAD utilized to do project related work.  To be considered for this role, an individual should meet the following minimal requirements:  
* 2 year degree technical degree
* CAD fluent
* Microsoft Teams fluent
* Designer II-0-2 year experience with design
* Designer III-2-4years experience with design
* Designer IV-3-5 years experience with design
* Designer V-7+ years experience. with design
** Preferred Qualifications/Requirements
*** Bachelors degree
* 1-5 years of relevant designer experience in the outdoor power industry or related field
* SAP or other ERP systems experience
* ProE Experience
* Designer tasks experience
* 1-5 years corporate experience  At The Toro Company, we are always working to make sure our employees know just how valued they are. In addition to a competitive salary, an affordable and top tier medical/dental/vision plan, 401k, and many other great benefits - The Toro company offers employees at our Bloomington, MN HQ location a variety of perks, including:

*** Dress for your day*** - We know you're more productive when you're comfortable, which is why TTC employees are encouraged to take advantage of our casual, corporate environment.

*** Location*** – Conveniently located near…