Manufacturing Engineer - Ditch Witch

NOTE- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Who Are We?    

At Ditch Witch in Perry, Oklahoma we pride ourselves on being the leading manufacturer in the underground pipe and cable market. Our plant in Perry stands out because it's a place for people to learn and thrive. We enjoy coming to work because our plant is our community, we see our teammates not only as co-workers but as neighbors and family members. All of our locations build the intricate network of machinery that contributes to The Toro Company. We contribute to building communities, cities, and the world. We invite you to apply and join a team of highly skilled, and highly passionate people

The Manufacturing Engineer designs production equipment and plans production facilities (including workflow); conducts studies of methods, cost control, cost reduction, and other engineering/economic concerns; applies approved manufacturing engineering methods to improve performance, reduce waste and delays, and promote cost reduction and efficiency. They also perform other duties as assigned.

What Will You Do?  

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

• Design equipment used to assemble and manufacture products. This includes all assembly tooling, machines used to assemble and test equipment, and other related machinery.

• Review current product designs and recommend modifications that minimize costs and effectively apply production capabilities.

• During the design of new products, review product designs, determine manufacturing methods and recommend modifications to ensure and improve manufacturability.

• Analyze costs of new parts and products to establish preliminary standard production costs.

• Coordinate new part/product manufacturing introductions. This includes establishing:

• Routings for parts, weldments and assemblies.

• Requirements for jigs, fixtures, and tooling.

• Assembly methods, fixtures, and procedures.

• Quality assurance, including required gauging and process controls.

• Research, organize, analyze and maintain records of technical information from a variety of sources.

• Recommend changes in parts specifications, manufacturing processes, and production methods to improve quality, economy, efficiency, and manufacturability.

• Prepare feasibility studies to support equipment purchases, make/buy decisions, etc.

• Perform time studies and analyze data to improve flow of product and material through Manufacturing and Assembly.

• Analyze plant layout and coordinate changes to accomplish lean production goals.

• Perform Value Analysis engineering activities.

• Prepare presentations and present information to individuals and groups.

• Through behavior and communication, maintain positive relationships with customers, clients, supervisors, and co-workers.

• Meet or exceed typical expectations for engineering competence, productivity, creativity, and safety.

What Do You Need?  

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

• Bachelors of Engineering degree in manufacturing, mechanical, or related field.

• Engineer I-0-2 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering or related field.

• Engineer II-2-4 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering or related field.

• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of heavy machinery manufacturing processes.

• Knowledge or experience with tool and/or equipment design and drafting using Solid Modeling/CAD.

• Experience using SAP preferred.

• Have a good work record, including indications of strong self-motivation, high productivity, reliable attendance, attention to quality, ability to learn new skills, and a cordial, cooperative personality.

• Knowledge of TOC, and Lean methods used in manufacturing processes is a plus.

What Can We Give You?     

At Ditch Witch, 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 - Ditch Witch offers employees at our Perry, OK location a variety of perks, including: 

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

Wellness - In addition to physical wellbeing, TTC offers a variety of mental health, financial health, and other types of resources to every full-time employee.

Growth Opportunities - TTC prides itself on giving our employees the chance to grow their careers. Tuition reimbursement, opportunities to move into new areas of interest, and promotion opportunities are a few examples.

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 One@Work app, formerly the Even app.

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At The Toro Company, we are committed to fostering a secure and trustworthy recruitment process for our Applicants. Recruitment fraud is a potential threat to job seekers, so please be aware that throughout our recruitment process, you'll never be required to pay any fees or disclose personal financial details when applying to TTC opportunities.

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.