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# Design Engineer

- **Company:** Productive Resources LLC
- **Location:** Des Moines, IA, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Adobe InDesign, Software Documentation, Data Recovery, SAP (Applications), Windchill, Creo
- **Published:** May 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=680ee7191681b5ba

## About the Role

Do you have experience in SAP ERP?, * 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.

## Description

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.


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