Mechanical Designer I or II

Responsibilities

• Create designs and design layouts for new products, concepts, or improvements to existing products.
• Work with a team led by a design engineer to tackle design problems at different timescales.
• Ensure engineering design for new products and improved products meet market, safety, quality, performance, reliability, and durability requirements of the customer.
• Prepare design layouts and coordinate designs with others assigned to the project to ensure integration of the design.
• Perform basic design calculations and measurements.
• Leverage assistance of internal specialists (CAE analysis support engineers, manufacturing engineers, vendor experts) for design input.
• Support team design, safety, cost, and manufacturing reviews.
• Ensure parts can be manufactured with processes available to the relevant vendor and are accurately toleranced.
• Coordinate the release of parts for both prototype and final production.
• Work with design, manufacturing, and test engineers to determine changes necessary to meet customer and compliance requirements.
• Use CADD as necessary; preferably Creo.
• Keep supervisor informed of project status and issues that may require assistance.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as may be requested.

• Designer I:
  • Graduate of an accredited technical school for design and drafting (two‑year course) combined with a minimum of 0–2 years of experience in the mechanical drafting field.
  • Technical ability in math and mechanics preferable.
  • Demonstrated ability to independently accomplish duties and responsibilities as listed.
• Designer II:
  • Graduate of an accredited technical school for design and drafting (two‑year course) combined with a minimum of 2–4 years of experience in the mechanical drafting field.
  • Technical ability in math and mechanics preferable.
  • Demonstrated ability to independently accomplish duties and responsibilities as listed.
  • OR:
    Graduate of an accredited university or college with a Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering‑related technology (e.g., Automotive, Manufacturing, Design, Electrical, Mechanical) accompanied by a comprehensive understanding in the mechanical drafting field.

• Competitive salary with an annual pay range between $65,000 and $75,000; varies by location.
• Affordable, top‑tier medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Casual corporate work environment.
• Paid volunteer time (20 hours annually).
• Incentive program related to individual and organizational performance.
• Early access to pay through the One@Work app.
• Additional perks for employees at the Bloomington, MN headquarters.

The Toro Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or other non‑merit factors.