Manufacturing Engineering Extrusion Manager

Who are we?

 The Toro Company is a homegrown, Minnesota-based company that has been in business since 1914. We pride ourselves on providing world class equipment to help maintain the environment that we love, while putting an emphasis on giving back to the communities that surround us. From residential lawns and gardens to venues such as St. Andrews Links and Target Field, we are a company with a global footprint and a passion for helping people beautify whatever landscape they may be in. With 100 years of operation under our belt and an average employee tenure of 15 years, come find out what makes The Toro Company the best place to build a career in El Paso, TX.

Why Join Us? As the Manufacturing Engineering Extrusion Manager, you will play a very strategic role in our organization with exposure not only locally but globally. Your expertise will be part of the success in communicating with Engineering and Manufacturing leaders.

Job Purpose: Performs all managerial responsibilities for the manufacturing engineering and maintenance teams, focus on extrusion process and equipment acquisition, as well as Facilities maintenance, tooling repair and administration, new product Introduction and capital investment projects. Ensures all safety, quality and production standards are met or exceeded and that utilization of the Lean principles is built into every process and project. Partners with the leadership team in developing and implementation of long-range plans to ensure the facility continues to stay technologically advanced in capital equipment and engineering human resources.

What are the most common activities?

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

• Promoting continues improvement environment across the 3 extrusion sites.
• Replacing obsolete equipment and looking for new technologies that enhance productivity, efficiency, quality and safety.
• Providing training to the local groups of the different sites to assure standardization.

Project Management:

• Assure project coordination with Marketing, Sales, Senior Management, Operations, Drafting, Shop, Test, Service, Finance, and Legal departments.
• Conducts project team meetings.
• Plans and executes of engineering feasibility and product development programs assuring schedules and goals reflect aggressive but obtainable objectives.
• Recognizes problems, whether schedule or resource difficulties and initiates corrective action.
• Responsible for control of expenditure on assigned projects.
• Conducts regular design, quality, cost, manufacturability and safety reviews with project team and support functions.
• Performs functions as required by the Toro "Product Development System". Works with legal on potential patent activity and any liability cases.
• Assists Test department in developing and following test plans.
• Prepare reports as required providing communication to all levels of the organization.

Supervisory:

• Coach and lead subordinates in their own personal development, providing resources and opportunities.
• Supervises and leads human resources to complete approved projects in support of engineering program goals and objectives.
• Conducts performance appraisals and salary reviews in accordance with policy.
• Sets and monitors objectives for subordinates.
• Assists in selection, training and discipline of employees.
• Manages assigned resources to complete approved projects in support of goals and objectives.

Technical:

• Establishes product specifications, features, design objectives and schedule.
• Conducts feasibility studies as needed to reveal idea practicality, potential problems and specific revisions.
• Creates or generates marketable ideas for new and revised products.
• Assures quality, reliability, serviceability, safety, cost and performance objectives for the design are established and met.
• Works with vendors to ensure selection of quality components.
• Learn and implement new technologies to improve the product development process.
• Provide technical support to Purchasing and Operations to evaluate and select vendor partnerships.
• Apply value analysis techniques to products and processes for improvement. Keep abreast of new design, manufacturing and material developments.
• May provide "hands on" technical support on a as needed basis.
• The full job description will be provided to the final candidate at the point of the offer.
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What do you need?

To be considered for this position, an individual must meet the following minimum requirements:

Position is hired under El Paso, TX location but will be providing support in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico.

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

• Bachelor of Science concluded in Industrial, Electromechanical, Mechatronics or Mechanical Engineering.
• Six to Eight (6-8) years of experience in similar role.
• Plastics Extrusion.
• Maintenance: Compliance with local facility regulations.
• Strong leadership, team building, organizational development, coaching and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to motivate people, assess and develop employee skills.
• Excited to be hands on, working with the production team on continuous improvement, process optimization, and process development projects. Driven with a high internal standard for personal and facility performance.
• Willing and able to make facility level decisions independently on a regular basis, generally consulting with the Director of Operations on decisions that may affect timelines, profit margins, other departments, and capitalized projects.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills, with the ability to balance production. Works well with ambiguity.
• Must have strong oral and written communication skills, must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work closely with subordinates, peers and higher levels of management. Effective in working within a highly matrixed organization.
• Highly motivated, results oriented with the ability to work independently, under pressure, manage and prioritize multiple initiatives concurrently, attend to details, and meet deadlines.
• Holds self and others to a high standard of personal and facility performance.
• Data Analytics.
• Project Management.
• Microsoft Office

Preferred Requirements:

• Equipment Integration.
• SAP.
• Irrigation Systems.
• Experience Implementing Preventive Maintenance Systems.
• PLC & Drivers Programming.
• Communication In Pulse System Bases.

Other Job-Related Components:

• Controls multiple engineering projects.
• Directly supervises office and staff employees.
• Engineering projects with specific budgets.
• Position will provide support in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. Monday-Friday.

What Can We Give You?    

At The Toro Company, 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 - The Toro company offers employees at our El Paso location 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. 
• Wellness - TTC offers a variety of mental health and financial health resources to all employees. 
• Volunteerism - The Toro Company is proud to provide employees 20 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community. 
• 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 ​$117,900​ - ​$147,300​. 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.

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.