Job Description

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.  

Who Are We?

Exmark, located in Beatrice, Nebraska is a division of The Toro Company. Exmark is the leading manufacturer of commercial mowers and equipment for the landscape professional. Exmark mowers are trusted 2-to-1 over the next best-selling brand of zero-turn mowers by landscape professionals. All Exmark products are designed to help customers increase productivity, while delivering unmatched quality. 

Quality Assurance Manager:

Plan, develop, implement, and improve quality processes and products in the assigned plant. Lead quality initiatives using Lean tools, ensure customer protection from nonconforming product, and maintain accurate and timely quality reporting.

What Will You Do?

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

• Maintain effective quality processes to prevent defects in materials, parts, and assemblies.
• Develop and implement quality standards, procedures, and specifications.
• Prepare daily, weekly, monthly, and annual quality reports.
• Review quality data and drive corrective and preventive actions, including failure analysis.
• Conduct pre-production reviews for new products and create Control Plans.
• Maintain accurate records that demonstrate process control.
• Promote quality awareness internally and externally.
• Ensure written standards and procedures meet product safety and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze statistical data and product specs to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Request engineering changes to address conditions affecting quality.
• Maintain and improve measuring and test equipment systems and calibration.
• Implement Lean concepts to reduce waste and improve processes.
• Apply analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making tools to drive results.
• Work cross-functionally with engineering, production, customer service, and management.
• Coordinate quality-related training with internal training teams.
• Review and improve quality procedures in Welding, Finishing, and Assembly.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure consistent quality of parts and materials.
• Oversee inspection and approval of tooling, jigs, and fixtures.
• Manage product release processes.

What Do You Need?

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

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering.
• Level I: 3-5+ years of Quality Engineering experience in assembly industries, preferably as Quality Manager.
• Level II: 5–10 years of Quality Engineering experience in assembly industries, preferably as Quality Manager.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and tools.
• Control Plans, SPC, Poka-Yoke, COPQ, and problem-solving tools.
• Data analysis and root cause analysis.
• Internal calibration and measurement system analysis.
• GD&T and ISO 9001/QMS procedure development.
• Coaching and supplier quality (incoming inspection, containment, audits).
• CTQ/CTP, process controls, process validation, layered and process audits.
• Document control, APQP, COC, and PPAP.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and build cross-functional relationships.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• High ethical standards and alignment with company values.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in MS Office; SAP, Minitab, and welding/powder-paint experience are a plus.
• Green Belt certification (Black Belt preferred).

What Can We Give You?   

At Exmark, 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 – Exmark offers employees at our Beatrice, NE 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. 

Location –  We just opened our newly remodeled division headquarters in December 2019#LI-Onsite

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. 

Volunteerism - The Toro Company is proud to provide employees 20 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community. 

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 – A reasonable estimate of the annual pay range is between  ​$97,000​ - ​$140,000. Salary will be determined by experience and qualifications. 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 dailypay 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.  

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

#LI-Exmark 

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