Manufacturing Engineer - Spartan Mowers

Who Are We?     

The Intimidator Group, LLC was founded in Batesville, Arkansas in 2013 with the all-American, hardworking values they were raised with. Since then, the company has grown into several brands including Intimidator UTVs, Spartan Mowers, Bad Dawg Accessories, and eNVy Neighborhood Vehicles. Now part of The Toro Company family of brands - we are excited to be part of a growing, innovative organization and invite you to join our team! 

The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for development and support of automation and smart tools, data systems, and assembly line support.  This role will also be responsible for determining methods, processes, and equipment required in the manufacturing and assembly of metal fabricated components. Responsibilities also include: developing, analyzing and documenting cost information for new product development, design and cost improvement, maintenance, make vs. buy, and managing product cost to target.  Specifically, Manuf. Engr. support for Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), Atlas Copco Smart tools, Data collection tools and software, and assembly line support.  Other areas that may receive support include but are not limited to welding, laser cutters (tube and flat stock), press brake, paint, and assembly areas at TORO – Batesville.

What Will You Do?  

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

• Provide engineering expertise to aid in the development of annual and long-term business plans.  Designs, justifies, develops, and implements the engineering portions of the plans.

• Prepares IAR's; coordinates the investigation, selection, installation, prove-out and training to successfully integrate projects into the unit.

• Determine parts to be produced within the Value Stream.  Provides manufacturing input and coordination to design project teams to assure timely and effective new part introductions, primarily, manufacturing of weldments and supports of flat and tubular stock.

• Provide support for key or specialized processes with functions such as tool design, tool and work cell layouts, fixture design and enhancements, creation of standard work, evaluation and direction in weld techniques and process improvements, robotic weld programming, CNC programming, set-up data/procedures and metallurgical analysis, and implementation of Lean Enterprise through material flow and changeover reduction.

Safety:

• To ensure that all safety rules and programs are followed and maintained within the assigned area of responsibility. 

• Responsible for proper ergonomics in workstation setup, processes, tooling, and safety equipment. 

• Conduct ergonomic audits during production and startups. 

• Regularly incorporate and document safety information, equipment or tooling needs into production processes by station. 

• Assist Supervisors in accepting employees back to original work areas and assist in proper employee assignment. 

• Document equipment and workstation process modifications. 

Process Support:

• Leads and/or participates in capital equipment requests – assists in feasibility studies, justifications, and vendor sourcing.  Directs approved projects.

• Seeks and recommends ways to improve productivity:

  • Ergonomics and Lean Workplace Layout

  • Labor Standards

  • Material flow

  • Write/develop Standard Work

• AGV Trouble Shooting and programming

• Smart Tool Trouble Shooting and set up

• Management of IBASE Data Collection uploads and configuration.

• Management of Routings and rates used for production reporting in SAP

• Robot Weld Programming – develop new programs, optimize existing programs, and provide on-site training and trouble-shooting support, including preventative maintenance schedules.

• Optimize welding applications through selection of equipment and materials, quality control procedures, and testing/inspection methods.

• Other duties as assigned.

Product Development:

• As core team member, participates with product development teams from concept evaluation/selection through prototype construction/evaluation to full production;  advises the team on tradeoffs related to manufacturing process (subject matter expert); leads manufacturing process capability studies as needed to support product development; working with the AME and the team, makes decisions on key elements of manufacturing process design;  leads preparation of production area and pilot run activities.

• Assumes responsibility for the manufacturability of the product by providing manufacturing f