Electrical Harness Lead & Designer - The Toro Company

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Who Are We?

The Electrical Harness Lead & Designerserves as asenior-level designer/engineer,manager, andteamleader of theharness design groupto design anddevelop electrical harnessesforThe Toro Company's Landscapes and Contractor(L&C)Division.

This position will designand developelectricalharnesses;collect, assign, organize and manage the work of the harness designgroup;andmanage and develop the members of the harness design group.

In the Landscapes andContractorDivision, wetake pride inbeing an industry leader in developing turf care products for residential and commercial customersunder the Toro, Exmark, and Spartan brands.Our teams strive to create innovative, productive,value-driven,andhigh-qualityproducts while partnering withhigh-caliberemployees that bring passion to their everyday work.The Toro Corporation truly values its employees withemployee developmentand advancement opportunities.

On-site only.Remote or hybrid work is not available for this position.

We invite you to become part of our team!

WhatWill You Do?

In order togrow and build a successful career with The Toro Company, you willbe responsible for:

HarnessTeam Leadership

• Lead the Harness Design Teamofthe Power Systems Group, toplan,design, develop, prototype, inspect,releaseand documentelectricalharnessesand associated components,for new productdevelopmentandcost andquality improvements-from residential products through the largest zero-turn rotary mowers on the market.

• Collaboratewithinternal teams, groups, and divisions,todefineharness requirementsand scope, estimate schedules,budgets,costs,and resourcesfornew productdevelopment, as wellas to improve quality, reduce cost, improvelead-linesand resolve harnesssupplierissues.

• Manage and lead the harness team thatresidesin three locations:Toro HeadquartersinBloomington, MN; Exmark Divisionin Beatrice, NE; and the India Technology Center in Pune, India.

• Plan resource needs, and recruit,develop,mentor,andmanagetheperformanceand engagementof your team.

• Lead and manage multiple projectssimultaneously whilemaintainingproject schedules, costs,and deliverables.

Technical Leadershipand Design

• Serve asatechnical lead for electrical harnessdesign and development.

• Perform all aspects of harness design anddevelopment;including architecturedesign, schematicentry, harness routing,componentselection,harnessassembly, testing, verification,machinefit-up, supplier support,documentation.

• Oversee your team's worktoensure robust, manufacturable, and serviceable electricalharnesssolutions that meet performance, cost, quality,manufacturability,and regulatory requirementsand expectations.

• Establishandmaintainbest practices forharnessdesignmethods and standards.

• Participate indesign reviews, risk assessments, failure mode analyses, suppliermeetings.

• Identifyopportunities for continuous improvement in product design processesand development tools.

• Help oversee and manage the Electrical Lab facilities at Bloomington, MN site.

What Do You Need?

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

Required Education and Experience

• Associate's Degree inElectricalEngineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, orarelatedtechnical discipline.

• Bachelor'sdegree inan applicableengineering field is preferred.

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive product design experiencein aproduct development ormanufacturing environment.

• Significant experiencedesigning electrical systems, wiring harnesses, and electromechanical assemblies.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• DemonstratedproficiencywithHarness Design Software (Arcadia orCreo Schematics are preferred),3D CAD software (Creo preferred),andMRPsystems.

• Demonstratedunderstanding of electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, connector systems, and harness development processes.

• Demonstrated success leading complex design projects from concept through production.

• Demonstrated technical competency, engineering decision making, and judgement.

• Demonstrated ability to analyze and troubleshoot vehicle electrical systems using machine schematics, meters,oscilloscopesand data acquisition equipment.

• Demonstrated experienceleading, managing,developingand mentoringteammembers.

• Demonstratedability toestimate,plan,trackandmanagemultipleprojects simultaneously.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate, communicate, work as a team, and delegate.

• Highly competent oral and written communication skills, in English.

• Results-driven and action-oriented; self-motivated,positiveand energetic.

• Strong process orientation and drive for continuous improvement.

• Desire to work in a fast paced, challenging, and evolving environment with ateam-first mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with off-road equipment, turf care equipment, agricultural machinery, construction equipment, or automotive systems.

• Familiarity with CAN bus systems, vehicle electrical architecture, and embedded control systems.

• Experience working directly with electrical harness suppliers and contract manufacturers.

• Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles.

• Experience supporting global product development initiatives.

Leadership Expectations

• Demonstrate ownership and accountability for project outcomes.

• Champion innovation whilemaintainingpractical and manufacturable design solutions.

• Foster collaboration across engineering, operations, quality, and supply chain functions.

• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, safety, quality, and customer focus.

Travel Expectations

• Occasionalovernight travel will be necessary, for example to Beatrice, NE or to Bloomington, MN.

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 a variety ofperks, including:

• Dress for your day- We knowyou'remore productive whenyou'recomfortable, 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- TTC is proud to provideemployees20 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community.

• Competitive Salary- The pay rangetakes into accountskills, 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$103,000-$125,000. Cash compensation is one piece of our competitive total rewards package. If you need to, you can access your pay early with thedailypayapp.

At The Toro Company, we are committed to fostering a secure and trustworthy recruitment experience for our applicants. Recruitment fraud is a growing concern for job seekers, so please be aware that throughout our recruitment process,you'llneverbe requiredto pay any fees ordisclose personal financial details when applying to TTC opportunities. All legitimate job opportunities must beapplied fordirectly through our official careers page at jobs.thetorocompany.com or via Workday, our applicant tracking system.

The Toro Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminateon the basis ofrace, 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.

Salary : $103,000 - $125,000