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.

Design Engineer Co-Op January through August 2025

Responsibilities:

Assist with design and prototyping of new products, and improvements to existing products  Conduct tests, and collect and analyze data of new or existing products

Participate and Lead Rapid Improvement (Kaizen) events (1 week long event to improve processes)

Recognize and help with problem solving efforts in the Product Development Lab

Work with design 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 3D CAD software, Creo Parametric is a plus

Basics of manufacturing processes such as welding, metal cutting and forming, painting and assembly

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing concepts

Experience in fixture design (part specific tables and tools to help with manufacturing practices)

Skills:

Strong analytical 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

Understanding of Lean Manufacturing

Ability to work on multiple projects at one time 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.