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The Toro Company Mechanical Design Engineer Co-Op - BOSS Snowplow in Iron Mountain, Michigan
Who Are We?
BOSS Snowplow, located in Iron Mountain, Michigan is a division of The Toro Company. BOSS is a leader in the snow and ice management business with a growing lineup of plows for trucks, UTVs and ATVs, salt and sand spreaders, and box plows built for the snow and ice management professional, as well as the homeowner. With a focus on uncompromising quality and high-level craftsmanship, BOSS has grown to be a leader in the sale of truck plows.
Co-Op January through August 2025
Responsibilities:
Assist with design, prototype, and implementation of new products, as well as improvements to existing products.
Design fixtures for testing and/or welding.
Conduct tests and collect/analyze data of new or existing products.
Recognize and help with problem solving efforts in the Product Development Lab.
Work with design and manufacturing engineers to reduce costs and help improve quality of product.
Education: Pursuing a B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
Experience:
Experience with product design and development processes.
Experience with 3D modeling software (Creo Parametric is a plus).
Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, such as welding, metal cutting, forming, paint and assembly.
Skills:
Strong analytical, visual, and organizational skills.
Strong leadership skills to lead a team and pull information from others.
Problem solving skills.
Demonstrated computer skills including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Creo
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing concepts.
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities/projects at once.
Ability to prioritize based on due dates or importance of projects.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.