Job ID JR16487
Date posted 07/01/2026
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 helpmaintainthe 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 ahealthy tenure, come find out what makes The Toro Company the best place in the Twin Cities to build a career.
We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to join our Windom, MN team. This role will provide leadership of the team responsible for development and continuous improvement of the manufacturing systems, processes and methods to ensure consistent improvements in the productivity levels. Responsible for Assembly, Paint and Welding processes, tools, methods, and the related improvement in quality and productivity in a manufacturing environment.
What Will You Do?
SUPERVISION
Lead and manage a team of Manufacturing Engineers, fostering a culture of accountability, productivity and safety.
Responsible for housekeeping, productivity, manpower levels and work habit discipline.
MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING:
Manages and directs the Manufacturing Engineering function in the Windom facility, to ensure Assembly, Paint and Welding processes are completed according to company safety and quality specifications in an efficient and timely manner.
Strongly advocates operational safety and Lean concepts of continuous improvement, waste reduction, measurements, and goal setting.
Directs team to establish methods and maintain engineered time standards for all direct and indirect support labor operations.
Reviews all new product projects and coordinates a smooth and efficient start up.
Collaborates with internal partners, peers within site and across sites, New Product Development Teams, and other functional leaders
Recommend changes in design to improve safety, quality or productivity.
Provide feedback to production scheduling and operations personnel in order to maintain a relatively stable work force and attain the desired level of production, efficiency and quality.
Coordinates corrective action through daily tiered meetings and production notes, suggesting design changes to improve processes.
Seeks out advance technology, automation, etc. as they apply to manufacturing systems and methods and lead the facility in their implementation.
QUALITY MANAGEMENT
Responsible to assist in the implementation of quality plans designed to prevent defects in finished products.
Ensures proper and timely communications with Materials and Assembly Operations to maintain quality standards.
Ensures manufacturing engineers follow quality procedures and coordinates improvements with Quality department personnel.
Assists in the implementation of ISO or quality plans within the facility.
FINANCIAL AND BUDGET CONTROL
Collaborates with site Finance to set annual and strategic capital budgets and assures execution of capital spending in accordance with those budgets.
Approves engineering purchase orders to assure spending is aligned with approved budget guidelines.
Coordinates plant productivity improvement goals; identifies and leads implementation of cost reductions and value analysis.
SAFETY AND ERGONOMICS
Ensure all Employees are trained in Safety Rules and procedures and support and consistently enforce safety policies.
Participate in Safety Inspections and support Plant Safety activities in partnership with the EHS Manager.
Establish Safety compliance strategies and accountability for team.
Actively participate in review of accident investigations and responsible for design and implementation of employee ergonomics in workstation setup, processes tooling, and safety equipment.
Ensures a regiment of ergonomic audits during startups and during production are completed. Maintain facility safety documentation, equipment or workstation process modifications.
Degree in Engineering with a minimum of eight+ years of experience in a manufacturing of consumer goods environment of which two years must include managerial responsibilities
A minimum of 5+ years department level supervisory experience expected
Budget planning experience, organizational and planning skills, communication skills and ability to adapt to work environment and customer needs
Previous experience with any of the following: welding, powder coat painting, or progressive assembly processes
Experience with team building, project oversight, and developing quality procedures
Demonstrated ability to manage priorities, expectations and accountabilities
SAP experience preferred, but experience in any ERP system acceptable
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings expected
Other Job-Related Components:
Working conditions - Combination of office work and on-the-floor observation and process changes. Will include sitting, standing, and walking. May periodically include lifting of up to 40 lb.
Travel expectation - On average less than 15% - 20%, but may periodically experience short intervals of higher travel for training, conferences, and meetings
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 ourWindom, MN location a variety ofperks, including:
Competitive Salary– The pay rangetakes into accountskills, experience, education, and location.It is not common to be hired at or near the top of the range; compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the annual pay range is between$120,000-$140,000. Cash compensation is one piece of our competitive total rewards package.You may be eligible toparticipatein an incentive program, which rewards employees based on individual and organizational performance. Eligibility and award amounts aredeterminedby company policy and performance metrics.If you need to, you can access your pay early with thedailypayapp.
At The Toro Company, we are committed to fostering a secure and trustworthy recruitment experience for our applicants. Recruitment fraud is a growing concern for job seekers, so please be aware that throughout our recruitment process,you’llneverbe requiredto pay any fees ordisclosepersonal financial details when applying to TTC opportunities. All legitimate job opportunities must beapplied fordirectly through our official careers page at jobs.thetorocompany.com or via Workday, our applicant tracking system.
The Toro Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminateon the basis ofrace, 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. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees.
