Design Engineer

Ankeny, IA– Full Time

Productive Resources (www.productiveresources.com) is seeking a candidate to be part of our engineering team at our customer's facility in Ankeny, IA. As a member of our team, the selected candidate will plan, coordinate, and perform product design, testing, and analysis work for projects of moderate scope or significant portions of major projects. Operate in a collaborative team environment, provide input to design solutions and participate in design reviews. May assign and coordinate portions of work to support personnel. Decisions are made within established guidelines and may be reviewed by supervisors.

This is a full-time position that is indefinite in duration with the opportunity of professional growth, and additional opportunities within our organization.

Duties:

• Analyze information and specify methods, process steps, and equipment to design and improve manufacturing or materials processes, delivering end products within cost and quality targets.
• Develop and implement feasibility testing for engineering solutions, providing data to validate designs.
• Draft engineering standards and specifications and evaluate effectiveness within your engineering discipline.
• Identify shortcomings in existing processes and use established change management programs to address them.
• Deliver small- or medium-scale projects within established management plans.
• Participate in assessment and development activities, training, and gain/maintain professional accreditation.
• Maintain understanding of relevant technology, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Collaborate across professional teams and organizational boundaries for seamless user support.
• Create and maintain complex technical or user documentation to a high standard; ensure backup and data recovery.
• Conduct inspections under supervision to evaluate quality and make recommendations for remedial work.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Agricultural Engineering.
• Experience with Creo.
• Experience with PDM/Windchill.
• SAP familiarity.

Preferred:

• Machinery experience.

As a condition of employment consideration, Productive Resources conducts pre-employment screening, including a background check and drug test. In addition, an employment candidate is required to provide proof of identity and legal authority to work in the United States.

Why work for Productive Resources? 

Productive Resources is a full-service engineering firm with over two decades of experience serving leading global clients. Our expertise is project-based product development and manufacturing engineering support. Our primary focus industries are off highway equipment including agricultural, construction, defense, mining, recreational, industrial, and specialty machines.

We lead with our reputation for quality, teamwork, and innovative solutions. We invest in our people, providing resources and opportunities for ongoing development. Our workplace fosters innovation, prioritizes the well-being of our team, and encourages creativity. Our diverse experience and client base will challenge your technical skills and provide greater opportunities for growth.

We Offer Competitive Benefits:

• Group Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance available
• Voluntary Critical Illness and Accident Insurance available
• Long-Term Disability
• Short-term Disability
• Retirement Savings Account (Traditional 401k & Roth 401k)
• Flexible Spending Plans for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care
• Health Savings Account (HSA) Programs available
• Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health Care Support Program complimentary health advocacy program provides 24/7 assistance.
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Caregiver Support Programs
• Financial Wellbeing Support
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Training and Development

Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly