Manufacturing Engineer - Metallurgist - Ditch Witch

Company: The Toro Company
Location: Perry
Posted on: September 26, 2024

Job Description:

Who Are We?------ --- -At Ditch Witch in Perry, Oklahoma we pride ourselves on being the leading manufacturer in the underground pipe and cable market. Our plant in Perry stands out because it's a place for people to learn and thrive. We enjoy coming to work because our plant is our community, we see our teammates not only as co-workers but as neighbors and family members. All of our locations build the intricate network of machinery that contributes to The Toro Company. We contribute to building communities, cities, and the world. - We invite you to apply and join a team of highly skilled, and highly passionate people. -The Engineer plans for and helps implement the most cost effective utilization of materials; applies knowledge of material and metallurgical science to recommend engineering and manufacturing changes to attain design objectives in the most economical manner possible; reviews blue prints and specifications to determine the appropriate materials needed to achieve successful completion of initiatives; analyzes field failures to determine cause of failure and provides technical reports of the findings to product support; conducts microscopic and other analysis as needed; and has a working knowledge of x-ray and x-ray diffraction analysis.What Will You Do?--- -In order to grow and build a successful career with The Toro Company, you will be responsible for:--- -

• Analyze field failures in welded and machined parts to determine cause of failure. Recommend changes to design engineering and/or manufacturing to prevent failure and extend the life of the part. Produce detailed reports on findings.
• Analyze current manufacturing practices to determine improvements as appropriate.
• Evaluate current welding processes and determine improvements.
• Assist design engineering with recommendations for alternative material usages and cost effective improvements.
• Analyze materials to ensure they are appropriate for the application.
• Work with sourcing to insure that incoming materials meet specifications and provide assistance for determining alternate materials. Assist sourcing with qualifying material suppliers.
• Analyze results of heat treating processes to ensure they meet design intent and make recommendations for change or improvement based on analysis.
• Responsible for determining the equipment and processes needed when new materials or processing methods are introduced.
• Operate equipment in Metallurgical Lab in a safe manner and insure it is maintained properly.
• Have excellent communications skills to provide report writing, project presentation, and verbal presentations to all levels of authority within the organization and also with outside sources as appropriate.
• Work well in various team environments and with individual peers and customers.
• Meet or exceed typical expectations for creativity, quality, and safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned.What Do You Need?--- -To be considered for this role, an individual should meet the following minimal requirements:--- -
  • Bachelor of Science degree (or higher) in Metallurgical, Mechanical, or Material Science Engineering.
  • Engineer II-2-4 years experience in Metallurgy and Failure
  • Engineer III-5-7 years experience in Metallurgy and Failure
  • Engineer IV-7+ years of experience in Metallurgy and FailureWhat 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. Cash compensation is one piece of our competitive total rewards package. If you need to, you can access your pay early with the One@Work app, formerly the Even app. - -At The Toro Company, we are committed to fostering a secure and trustworthy recruitment process for our Applicants. -Recruitment fraud is a potential threat to job seekers, so please be aware that throughout our recruitment process, you'll never be required to pay any fees or disclose personal financial details when applying to TTC opportunities -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.--- - -#LI-DitchWitch -

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