Mechanical Process Designer

Amentum company; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Amentum's Advanced Solutions Group seeks a Mechanical Process Designer to join our team in Farmington Hills, MI (office options: TN, MI, SC). You will develop pipe/duct layouts, mechanical equipment drawings, and process layouts for complex facilities across defense, energy, and industrial sectors.

Collaborate with disciplines, produce 2D drawings from 3D models, and ensure timely documentation. The ideal candidate has CAD/CAE experience, drafting principles, and piping/ducting knowledge.

Qualifications

• US citizenship is required to comply with government requirements.
• Two years of vocational school or two years college with drafting/engineering courses plus at least two years of experience.
• Working knowledge of CAE/CAD systems.
• Knowledge of piping/ducting and component layout used in process mechanical design.
• Ability to produce 2D drawings from 3D models using Plant 3D, Revit, Inventor, Creo or similar.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of the Lead Process Engineer.
• Prepare detailed construction drawings for pipe/duct layouts and mechanical equipment.
• Prepare engineering sketches and design details per project standards.
• Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, structural, and project teams.
• Ensure timely production of drawing packages, spreadsheets, and documentation.
• Familiarize with office and department work processes.

Skills

Drafting principles

Piping and ducting design

3D modeling knowledge

Education

Two-year college or vocational training in drafting or engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Plant 3D

Revit

Inventor

Creo

Job description

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative solutions, supporting critical missions across defense, intelligence, energy, and civilian sectors. Our people are our competitive advantage, driven by purpose, collaboration, and a commitment to delivering excellence for our customers and communities.

We are seeking a Mechanical Process Designer to join Amentum’s Advanced Solutions Group. Candidates may be based at either our Tullahoma, TN; Farmington Hills, MI; or Greenville, SC office.

Our Advanced Solutions Group delivers the design, construction, and operation of unique and complex research and development facilities across the nuclear, automotive, motorsports, defense, and aerospace industries. Our team has supported an impressive range of clients, including Audi, Boeing, BMW, Fiat Chrysler, Ford, Honda, General Motors, NASA, the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Department of Energy, Volkswagen, and organizations throughout North America, Europe, and Asia.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Work closely under the direction of the Lead Process Engineer.
• Prepare detailed construction drawings for pipe/duct layouts and mechanical equipment.
• Prepare engineering sketches, detailed drawings, and design information according to project standards and procedures.
• Communicate and coordinate directly with other disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, structural, and project team members.
• Ensure complete and timely production of drawing packages, spreadsheets, and databases to document design-related information.
• Become familiar with work processes for the office and the department.

Required Qualifications:

• US citizenship is required to comply with government customer requirements and/or applicable government regulations.
• Requires certification of two (2) years training from a vocational school or two (2) years college with courses relevant to drafting or engineering principles plus a minimum of two (2) years of experience. Additional relevant education may be substituted for a portion of the progressive experience.
• Must have working knowledge of CAE/CAD systems.
• Requires working knowledge in the use of drafting equipment and in the application of drafting principles (descriptive geometry, lettering, dimensioning, layout, detail, etc.) and requires a general working knowledge piping/ducting and component layout commonly associated with process mechanical design.
• Requires working knowledge of understanding and producing process mechanical design and layouts drawings for construction (i.e. piping, ducting, P&ID’s, PFD’s, mechanical components, and supporting details.)
• Requires working knowledge of AutoCad. Working knowledge of 3D modeling and producing 2D construction drawings from the model is required (using software such as Plant 3D, Revit, Inventor, Creo or other related software packages).
• Able to produce a set of design and/or shop drawings that adequately depicts the design, is clear, concise, as free from errors as possible, and meets the job standards and specifications.

Description of Work Environment:

• Work will mainly be performed in an inside-office environment.
• Field work may be required, including climbing test stands and working around machinery.
• Travel may be required to support design reviews, attend factory acceptance testing of equipment, support construction activities, and provide onsite support for startup and commissioning activities.

Compensation Details:

$55,000 - $70,000

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

10/16/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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