Industrial Designer

Who Are We?  

Ditch Witch is a premier division of The Toro Company. 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.

Sponsorship: 

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a school/employment or any other visa, regardless of expiration date, now or in the future. 

Industrial Designer I at Ditch Witch:

As part of the Ditch Witch® division of The Toro Company, this individual will contribute to industry-leading innovation in the development of Ditch Witch® products. Primary duties relate to the overall appearance of products and the human to machine interface. This position uses various media to create concept sketches, drawings, and renderings. This person may also create solid models and detailed drawings using computer software tools. The Industrial Designer is actively involved in the building of physical models and mock-ups. This individual works closely with product engineering teams and product marketing functions plus performs other duties as assigned.

What Will You Do?

• Determine a broad range of machine attributes related to human factors and appearance. These attributes will include, but not be limited to:
  • Machine shape and color schemes.
  • Spatial relationships of operator stations.
  • Control and display configuration, location, and function.
• Direct and physically participate when needed in the construction of scale mock-ups and models to evaluate the design and functionality of the product.
• Physically participate when needed in the construction and testing of prototypes to evaluate the design and functionality of the product.
• Analyze product specifications and performance requirements to determine designs which provide a good balance of performance, functionality, cost, and ease of manufacture.
• Review product designs for compliance with standard engineering practices, company and industry standards, regulatory requirements, customer contract requirements, and related specifications.
• Create, maintain, and/or direct the creation/maintenance of essential design information and documentation including models, drafts, and renderings.
• Provide solutions to complex and challenging issues while balancing workload among multiple projects and priorities.

Note: The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the company.

What Do You Need?

• Bachelor's degree in industrial design, engineering, graphic arts, or drafting.
• Ability to construct full scale mockups using commonly available materials such as wood, cardboard, foam, and in-system parts.
• Visual communication skills including the ability to make sketches, renderings, and drawings both by hand and with computer software tools.
• A strong interest in the design and use of mobile equipment.
• Working knowledge of 3D CAD software such as Creo, Solid Edge, or SOLIDWORKS and illustration tools such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Keyshot, or Alias are pluses.

Work Environment:

• Located at the Ditch Witch® division headquarters in Perry, OK.
• Regular, extended use of a computer.
• Office environment most of the time with occasional trips to the shop and outside work. The shop and outdoor environments include physical hazards such as utilities (typically gas, electric, and water lines), powered vehicles, 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, incomplete structures, etc.
• Working with hazardous materials, including fuels, lubricants, solvents, and batteries.
• Use of hand tools such as knives, saws, wrenches, and glue guns.
• Occasional travel by air or automobile. 
• Rapidly changing workload, demands, schedules, and deadlines.

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. A reasonable estimate of the annual pay range is between ​$59,300-​$70,000​. Cash compensation is one piece of our competitive total rewards package. You may be eligible to participate in an incentive program, which rewards employees based on individual and organizational performance. Eligibility and award amounts are determined by company policy and performance metrics. If you need to, you can access your pay early with the dailypay app. 

The Toro Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or other non-merit factors. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees.