Process Mechanical Designer

Ghafari Associates
Dearborn, MI
Job Description

General Summary:

The Process Mechanical Designer will coordinate design activities with project engineers and with other team members in the Process Mechanical group. The Process Mechanical Designer will participate in the preparation and development of Process Mechanical related project deliverables, ensure project deliverable quality and perform project assignments. The Process Mechanical Designer participates in meetings, provides feedback to management, engineering and project team members, works with other engineers, performs basic system related engineering calculations, participates in design development activities and may assist with implementation support.

Essential Functions

  • Understand basics of mechanical systems and manufacturing processes, in general, for which systems will be designed. Mechanical systems could include paint and coating application process & equipment, fluid handling and fill equipment, waste treatment processes and equipment, as well as pneumatic and hydraulic applications.
  • Create and plot drawings from sketches and drawing mark-ups. Produce CAD/Revit drawings from engineering mark-ups.
  • Measure, sketch, and verify existing conditions of equipment, building, etc. Retrieve plant reference drawings and perform field data gathering.
  • Understand and be familiar with all applicable governmental (i.e., IBC, ICC, OSHPOD, ASTM, ANSI, OSHA, NFPA) Safety Codes & Standards
  • Review and understand client specifications and Safety Codes & Standards, as they relate to various assignments.
  • Maintain project records, as well as daily personal records of communications and directions given and received.
  • Participate with project teams and clients to prepare or edit project specifications.
  • Participate in client review meetings of drawings and specifications.
  • Produce system as-built/as-installed drawings from red-lined mark-ups.
  • Perform field checking of existing equipment, sites and facilities. This will include traveling to site to review existing systems or equipment, and document.
  • Must be able to travel and accept field assignments to promote project success.

Employment Qualifications

Education and Experience:

  • Prefer Bachelor Degree in an engineering discipline from an accredited university.
  • Prefer 1 - 5 years of related work experience.

Skills/Competencies

  • Must be proficient in AutoCAD and Revit.
  • Proficient in MS Office.
  • Familiarity with BIM 360 and Navisworks preferred.
  • Working knowledge of process system engineering and design.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Since 1982, Ghafari Associates has taken a personal approach to highly technical projects in complex markets including: aviation, manufacturing, healthcare, retail, hospitality, K-12 and higher education. As a global team of engineers, architects, process designers, and consultants we blend insight with technological innovation helping clients elevate their efficiency, sustainability, and impact.

Continuously rated a Top Workplace to Work, Crain’s Cool Place to Work, and a Best and Brightest company to work for in the US, Ghafari has made a name for itself through our culture, employee benefits, and portfolio of projects.

Over a quarter of Ghafari employees have diverse identities that are championed by our growing approach to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Ghafari supports hybrid and in-office work environments.

Through career mapping, Ghafari employees are encouraged to seek licensure, coached for knowledge growth, and provided opportunities for management and mentorship roles if interested. Our robust internship program recognizes undergraduate and graduate students from across the world, having an over 90% success rate of hiring our interns after graduation.

Join our team and work on forward-thinking projects all around the world. Ghafari’s global reach creates an environment where individuals can build professional relationships while building sustainable and cutting-edge facilities. Are you ready to take that leap? Apply Now!

Ghafari Associates, LLC Is An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer And Is Committed To Providing Reasonable Accommodations To Individuals With Disabilities In The Employment Application Process. If You Need An Accommodation Due To a Disability In Order To Use Our Online System To Apply For a Position At Ghafari Associates, LLC, You May Apply For Positions In The Following Ways

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By fax at 313.436.8624; Attn: Human Resources

By mail at 17101 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI 48126; Attn: Human Resources

In person at 17101 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI 48126.

By email at [email protected]

If there are any questions or additional accommodations that are required, please contact 313.441.3000 for assistance.

It is Ghafari Associates, LLC’s policy not to discriminate in its employment and personnel practices because of a person’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, weight, height, marital, pregnancy or parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, status as a qualified individual with a disability or a protected veteran, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance.
Posted 2025-12-20

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