Engineering Technology Manager- The Toro Company

Who Are We?

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 Engineering Technology Manager will be responsible for the administration and operation of the Advanced Manufacturing Technology Team. This includes the administration of the team, budget management, special plant Operation's projects, division support and other special duties. The AMT team acts as the voice for the manufacturing team during the process providing leadership in the DFMA process, plant and production tooling, quality, cost reduction activities, and product manufacturability. Maintain a strong professional working relationship with all Toro manufacturing locations and develop an in depth knowledge base of all internal manufacturing capabilities.

What Will You Do?

In order to grow and build a successful career with The Toro Company, you will be responsible for:

• Formulates policies and procedures regarding manufacturing activities during the engineering and design process.
• Provides leadership in establishing objectives and priorities that are coordinated with the operations, engineering and financial plans.
• Prepares and maintains budgets for the department, capital and expense.
• Develops and leads engineers and technicians in design and deployment of advanced manufacturing systems and generation of all supporting documentation.
• While personally responsible for certain projects, leads other department members in the implementation of advanced manufacturing responsibilities according to the product development system.
• Establishes policies and procedures to ensure that cost effective designs and process selections are made, that cost estimates are of a high quality, and that product costs are monitored and reported approximately to management in the 1PDS system by supporting the Cost Estimators.
• Provide leadership in the pursuit of new manufacturing technologies, methods, materials, and process approaches to achieve high quality at the lowest cost.
• Support the TCO model for the most effective parts for our products and support for both internal manufacturing plants and outside suppliers.
• Develop and implement training programs for manufacturing personnel regarding new technologies, products, manufacturing systems and methods and manufacturability.
• Prepare strategic plans in cooperation with management, engineering and allied manufacturing departments.
• Supervise immediate staff and perform timely reviews and performance appraisals.
• Participates in industry consortia where advantageous to the TTC vision.

What Do You Need?

To be considered for this role, an individual should meet the following minimal requirements:

• B.S. in Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical, Mechanical, or equivalent technical degree
• Minimum 7 years leading technology innovation, incubation, deployment, and support
• Proven leadership ability
• Experience with PLM (Windchill preferred)
• Understanding of Industry 4.0
• Understanding of systems network infrastructure
• Experience with ERP (SAP preferred)
• Experience with IIoT
• PTC ThingWorx & Kepware experience strongly preferred
• Experience with Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV), Assembly Automation, Automated Test and/or Controls
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment effectively
• High aptitude for teaching
• Influential Leadership skill
• Proven leadership ability
• Ability to work in ambiguous situations
• Advanced communications, both written and verbal, skills
• Willing and able to travel (up to 20%)

What Can We Give You?

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 both St. Paul and Minneapolis, we are centrally located for most commuters!

Food - Take advantage of our onsite cafe, which serves both breakfast and lunch. With a Caribou Coffee attached, you can grab a snack and a coffee at any time during your day.

Wellness - The Toro Company's HQ offers complimentary use of our onsite fitness facility to employees. In addition to physical wellbeing, TTC offers a variety of mental health and financial health resources to all employees.

Volunteerism - The Toro Company is proud to provide employees 20 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community.

Summer Hours - Enjoy a flexible schedule during the summer! By working a little more during the first few days of the week, TTC employees at our Bloomington HQ are able to start their weekends early and leave by noon on Friday.

Flexible Work Arrangements - This team is currently implementing a hybrid work schedule. The opportunity to collaborate in the office and work from home part-time, has promoted team-building and flexibility. #LI-Hybrid

Competitive Salary - The pay range takes into account skills, 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. Cash compensation is one piece of our competitive total rewards package. If you need to, you can access your pay early with the Even app.

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We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.