Manufacturing Quality Engineer

About The Toro Company

The Toro Company is a leading worldwide provider of innovative solutions for the outdoor environment, including turf, snow and ground-engaging equipment, and irrigation and outdoor lighting solutions. The Shakopee plant is The Toro Company's largest non-engine supplier with a 125,000 square foot production facility. This location produces professional and residential component products, including precise cutting products, machine components, tooled stampings, and metal fabrication for assembly at other TTC manufacturing facilities.

About the Role

The Manufacturing Quality Engineer designs and implements robust quality controls with growing independence. This role leads routine root-cause/corrective actions (RCCA), conducts capability and validation studies, collaborates with production to drive efficiency and product quality, and supports PPAP/NPA readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop & maintain control plans/inspection plans; lead gauge R&R/MSA; perform capability and stability analyses.
• Plan/execute DV/PV process validations and sampling plans; create verification protocols/reports.
• Lead RCCA & corrective actions (8D/A3), nonconformance disposition, and effectiveness checks.
• Update PFMEA, link controls to failure mode; prepare/compile PPAP evidence for submission.
• Coach technicians/operators on best practices; partner with Manufacturing/Quality/Design on DFM/DFA and change control.
• Prepare clear reports and present risk/status to stakeholders.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Metal Manufacturing experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Leadership, influence, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently while resolving complex, ambiguous problems.
• Technical proficiency, strong communication skills, and a customer-centric approach.
• Proficient in troubleshooting technical issues; familiarity with relevant equipment, technologies, and tools.
• Experience using MS Office suite.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret customer prints.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across departments.
• Ability to use data, experience, and collaboration skills to make informed decisions decisively.
• Empathy, Patience, Tenacity, and Adaptability.

Qualifications by Level

• Quality Engineer I: 0–2 years of experience in metal manufacturing.
• Quality Engineer II: 2–4 years of experience in metal manufacturing.
• Quality Engineer III: 4–7 (+) years of experience in metal manufacturing.

Working Conditions

• On-site: 5-days on site at TTC’s manufacturing plant in Shakopee, MN.
• Travel: May require occasional travel to other TTC sites, distribution centers, or supplier locations.