Quality Engineer Intern - Ditch Witch

The 2026 Summer Internship Program will run from May 18, 2026, through August 7, 2026. Candidates must be available to start on May 18 and participate through the duration of the program.

Who Are We?    

The Toro Company (TTC) has delivered market-leading, innovative products and outstanding customer care for more than 100 years. With over 11,000 employees worldwide, TTC is headquartered in Bloomington, Minnesota, USA.

Our company designs and manufactures turf maintenance equipment; turf irrigation systems; landscape and lighting products; snow and ice management solutions; agricultural irrigation systems; rental, specialty and underground construction equipment; and residential turf and snow equipment. We market and sell TTC products worldwide through a network of distributors, dealers, mass retailers, hardware retailers, equipment rental center and home centers—as well as online direct to end users.

Ditch Witch, a division of The Toro Company is located in Perry, OK and recently celebrated their 75th anniversary.  This is a vertical integrated manufacturing facility that contains machining, welding, bending, cylinder fabricating, as well as assembly and test of the full Ditch Witch product line.

What Will You Do? 

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

·       Supporting and complying with the facilities safety guidelines

·       Supporting Manufacturing and Lean operations in problem solving activities

·       Analyzing data to determine trends in reoccurring issues in the manufacturing process and assembly functions

·       Analyzing warranty data to determine customer satisfaction trends across similar products

·       Coordinating with a cross-functional team to resolve product nonconformance

·       Conducting audits on previous corrective actions to determine effectiveness

·       Assisting with New Product Development on continuous improvement projects

·       Evaluating end-of-line and in-process testing and inspection processes

What Do You Need? 

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

·       Experience & Education: Pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Industrial Engineering or similar engineering discipline

·       Skills: Strong mechanical aptitude. Desire to learn new skills and maintain knowledge of new technologies. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools such as but not limited to Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.  

·       Characteristics: Relationship Building, Collaboration, Working in Cross-functional teams

What Can We Give You?    

At The Toro Company, we are always working to make sure our interns know just how valued they are. In addition to a competitive pay- The Toro Company offers interns a variety of perks, including: 

·       Dress for your day – We know you're more productive when you're comfortable, which is why TTC employees are encouraged to take advantage of our casual, corporate environment. 

·       Volunteerism – The Toro Company is proud to provide interns 8 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community. 

·       Summer Hours *Based on Location* – Enjoy a flexible schedule during the summer! By working a little more during the first few days of the week, TTC employees at certain locations are able to start their weekends early and leave by noon on Friday. 

·       Competitive Pay – anticipated pay $22.00-$33.00 per hour.

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.