Advance Manufacturing Engineering Internship - The Toro Company

Who Are We?

The Toro Company (TTC) has delivered market-leading, innovative products and outstanding customer care for more than 100 years. With over 11,000 employees worldwide, TTC is headquartered in Bloomington, Minnesota, USA.

Our company designs and manufactures turf maintenance equipment; turf irrigation systems; landscape and lighting products; snow and ice management solutions; agricultural irrigation systems; rental, specialty and underground construction equipment; and residential turf and snow equipment. We market and sell TTC products worldwide through a network of distributors, dealers, mass retailers, hardware retailers, equipment rental center and home centers—as well as online direct to end users.

The Advanced Manufacturing Intern will have the opportunity to work with The Toro Company’s Advanced Manufacturing Team from the worldwide headquarters of The Toro Company in Bloomington, MN.  The key role of the Advanced Manufacturing Engineer (AME) team is to lead the development and production of successful products from inception through 1st production and supporting this product during its production lifecycle. The AME provides Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA) support to the New Product Development (NPD) teams with the goals of maximizing product quality and minimizing product cost. With the support of the Project Leader and the plant Manufacturing Engineering team, the AME champions design changes that will improve product quality, reduce product cost, and improve product manufacturability.

The AME supports the Manufacturing Engineer (ME) during the transition from product prototyping to pilot and first production. The AME manages the tooling budgets, selects appropriate tooling methods and authorizes spending. The AME manages new part quoting process and performs the make versus buy decision.  The AME also explores new technologies and materials that can be beneficially incorporated into product designs and manufacturing processes.

Working with Toro’s Operations and Advanced Manufacturing teams, you’ll gain hands-on experience by working side-by-side with experts in your field. Toro Advanced Manufacturing Engineers, Manufacturing Technology Engineers and Manufacturing Engineers who are recognized around the world for innovation and quality.

DUTIES

What Will You Do?

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

• Learning and participating in the new product development system.
• Supporting the move of a product from one manufacturing facility to another.
• Visit local manufacturing plant(s) and support a prototype, pilot or production builds.
• Complete a report-out presentation to present to other Toro employees.
• Works under the guidance of an Advanced Manufacturing Technology Engineer as assigned.

What Do You Need?

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

• Enrolled in an accredited 4 year engineering program in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, or Agricultural Engineering. Must have achieved Junior status (2 years completed), with a graduation date no sooner than December of 2024.
• Technology background/studies preferred.
• Ability to work independently on projects and on a team.
• Skills in Microsoft Office Suite software required.

What Can We Give You?   

At The Toro Company, we are always working to make sure our interns know just how valued they are. In addition to a competitive pay- The Toro Company offers interns 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.

·Volunteerism– The Toro Company is proud to provide interns 8 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community.

·Summer Hours*Based on Location* – Enjoy a flexible schedule during the summer! By working a little more during the first few days of the week, TTC employees at certain locations are able to start their weekends early and leave by noon of Fridays.

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.