The Toro Company

Product Safety Engineer - Ditch Witch

The Toro Company$100K — $145K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aeronautical, Agricultural Engineering, or related field.
  • 5-10+ years of relevant experience in product safety or testing, depending on Engineer level.
  • Familiarity with international standards and regulations for construction and earthmoving products.
  • Experience in product safety compliance and standards development.
  • Strong collaboration skills for effective communication with diverse stakeholders.
  • Ability to thrive in a dynamic and sometimes high-pressure environment.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office and quick to learn new systems.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate U.S. and International product safety standards as they pertain to divisional products.
  • Guide product development teams on regulatory compliance and lead safety reviews.
  • Educate engineering and technical teams on standards updates and product modifications.
  • Coordinate action plans to timely resolve identified safety and regulatory concerns.
  • Work with third-party organizations to obtain necessary product certifications.
  • Review operator manuals and marketing materials for compliance accuracy.
  • Compile documentation to verify safety and regulatory adherence.
  • Represent the company in standards development organizations.
  • Collaborate with the Legal Department on compliance matters.

Benefits

  • Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • 401k plan.
  • Casual dress code promoting comfort and productivity.
  • Wellness programs focused on mental and financial health.
  • Tuition reimbursement and career growth opportunities.
Full Job Description

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.

The Product Safety Engineer-Construction Division is responsible for collaborating closely with internal business partners to develop, test and qualify products to be compliant with industry safety and regulatory standards.  Assists in the development of product safety policies and procedures.  Represents company on pertinent domestic and international technical societies and standards organizations committees.  Serves in a consultative capacity to the Legal Department regarding worldwide response to product compliance and injury incidents.

What Will You Do?  

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

  • Evaluate and interpret U.S. and International product safety and regulatory standards as they apply to divisional products.
  • Provide safety and regulatory related guidance to product development teams and lead in coordinating safety and regulatory reviews to ensure divisional products meet all standards required for the markets they are sold into.
  • Communicate and educate divisional engineering, product evaluation, and technical publications teams on standards changes and work with teams on product changes to ensure compliant product.
  • Lead and coordinate action plans for resolving identified safety and regulatory issues in a timely manner.
  • As appropriate, work with third-party certification bodies and third-party consultants to obtain certifications.
  • Review and provide feedback for operator's manuals, on-product markings, and marketing materials.
  • Compile and verify safety and regulatory compliance documentation.
  • Represent company on standards development organization committees.
  • Serve as liaison to the Legal Department and work collaboratively with Legal on safety and regulatory compliance topics.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

What Do You Need?  

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

  • Bachelor’s degree from an ABET accredited Mechanical, Electrical, Aeronautical, or Agricultural Engineering program, or closely related engineering field
  • Engineer III - 5+ years of relevant experience in product safety or product testing.
  • Engineer IV- 7+ years of relevant experience in product safety or product testing.
  • Engineer V - 10+ years of relevant experience in product safety or product testing.
  • Experience in international standards and regulatory requirements for earthmoving, construction, or similar products
  • Previous experience in product safety and regulatory compliance and standards promulgation
  • Collaborative team player with ability to communicate and work effectively with various stakeholders
  • Ability to work in a dynamic environment, sometimes under pressure, remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful and efficient, with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality
  • Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office applications and ability to learn new systems quickly
  • Ability to work independently and apply engineering principles to regulatory requirements

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 $100,00K - 145,000K. 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 One@Work app, formerly the Even app.

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About The Toro Company

The Toro Company is an American manufacturer of turf maintenance equipment (lawn mowers), snow removal equipment (snow blowers) and water-saving irrigation systems for golf courses, sports fields, public green spaces, commercial and residential lawns, and agricultural fields. The company is based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The Toro Company was founded in 1914 to build tractor engines for The Bull Tractor Company. In 1948, Toro enters the golf course maintenance equipment business. In 2007, Toro acquires Hayter Ltd., a British manufacturer of lawn mowers and lawn care equipment. In 2014, Toro acquires Xiamen Xiangfeng Water Saving Equipment Co., Ltd., a Chinese manufacturer of drip irrigation systems.
Learn more about The Toro Company
Size
9,520 employees
Market Cap
$11.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$370.8 million
Founded
1974
5 Year Trend
+12.5%
Revenue
$3.4 billion
NASDAQ

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