Design Engineer - Ditch Witch

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 Design Engineer researches and designs components and mechanical systems for Ditch Witch® products.  He or she uses CAD equipment to create or modify model files of machine components and systems and works closely with various component suppliers and other engineers that have mechanical, electrical, and/or hydraulic responsibilities.  This employee directs the work of drafter/illustrators, layout personnel, and technicians, and 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:  

• Analyzes product specifications & performance requirements to determine designs which provide a good balance of performance, functionality, cost & ease of manufacture.

• Directs & physically participates when needed in the construction & testing of prototypes to evaluate the design & functionality of the product.

• Solicits & evaluates input from various sources concerning product design & functionality to meet project & customer requirements & manufacturability of product designs.

• Reviews product design for compliance with standard engineering practices, company & industry standards, customer contact requirements & related specifications.

• Creates, maintains, &/or directs the creation/maintenance of essential design information & documentation including models, drafts, schematics & purchased part documentation as well as supporting technical publications.

• Provides solutions to complex and challenging issues while balancing workload among multiple projects and priorities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Office environment most of the time with regular trips to the shop and outside work.

• Shop and outdoor environments include physical hazards such as utilities (typically gas, electric, and water lines), powered vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic, sharp objects, and moving machinery.  Outdoor environment includes work in all kinds of weather while operating and demonstrating machinery and construction site conditions such as open excavations, unimproved land, uncompleted structures, etc.

• Working with hazardous materials, including fuels, lubricants, solvents, and batteries.

• Normal 9 hour work day, occasional workdays or up to 10 hours or more.

• Occasional overnight travel. 

• Rapidly changing workload, priorities, demands, schedules, and deadlines.

• Regular, continuous use of a personal computer.

What Do You Need?  

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

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology or closely related engineering field.

• Eng III- Minimum of 5+ years of experience in a product design or related engineering role.

• Eng II Minimum 2-4 years of experience

• Eng I- 0 to 2 years' experience

• Experience with CAD software & solid modeling.

• Interest in mobile equipment design and operation.

MUST BE US CITIZEN OR PERMANENT RESIDENT

THIS IS AN ONSITE POSITION.

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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. 

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.