Manufacturing Engineer - Exmark

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Who Are We?     

Exmark, located in Beatrice, Nebraska is a division of The Toro Company. Exmark is the leading manufacturer of commercial mowers and equipment for the landscape professional. Exmark mowers are trusted 2-to-1 over the next best-selling brand of zero-turn mowers by landscape professionals. All Exmark products are designed to help customers increase productivity, while delivering unmatched quality. 

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing and improving efficient, production processes and methods from parts receiving, through welding, powder-coating, assembly to finished goods at the warehouse or shipping.  Establish time standards in direct labor departments consistent with required level of output.  Plans equipment to meet these requirements.  Coordinates projects to meet time schedules.  Reduce total cycle time and lead time through the value stream.

What Will You Do?  

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

• Directly supports and reports to a "Value Stream" and indirectly supports and reports to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager. 

• Establishes methods and processes for assembly, welding, paint line and related material handling on existing products.

• Recommends capital equipment and assists with preparation of  capital expenditure requisitions.

• Supervises the installation of equipment, methods and processes as related to accomplishment of goals.

• Works with department supervisors in implementing new methods and processes.

• Assists in training lead persons on the application of technical engineering methods.

• Acts as liaison with engineering regarding engineering trouble shooting pertaining to the manufacture of current and new products.

• Makes recommendations for finding solutions regarding safety, quality, or production.

• Coordinates projects using in-house resources and outside resources to meet project costs and time schedules.

• Be familiar with OSHA requirements and recommends correction action to assure that OSHA standards are met.

• Implements proper ergonomics in work station setup, processes, tooling and safety equipment.

• Conducts ergonomic audits during production and setups.

• Assists new products/models launch and production runs.

• Identify and apply Lean methodologies to ensure processes are scientifically controlled and continuously improved.

• Reviews quality audits to identify processes for improvement.

• Reviews all engineering changes and incorporates necessary changes to manufacturing processes and standard work.

• Able to adjust work hours to accommodate special projects/events.

What Do You Need?  

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

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical, industrial/manufacturing, etc.) required;

• Engineer I 0-2 years experience

• Engineer 2 -2-4 years experience

What Can We Give You?     

At Exmark, 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 – Exmark offers employees at our Beatrice, NE 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. 

Location – We just opened our newly remodeled division headquarters in December 2019 and this is a fully onsite position

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