Full-Time

Process Mechanical Designer

Posted on 5/9/2026

Ghafari Associates

Ghafari Associates

501-1,000 employees

No salary listed

Dearborn, MI, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid and in-office work environments are supported.

Category
Mechanical Engineering (1)
Required Skills
process engineering
AutoCAD
Requirements
  • 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.
Responsibilities
  • Coordinate design activities with project engineers and with other team members in the Process Mechanical group.
  • Participate in the preparation and development of Process Mechanical related project deliverables, ensure project deliverable quality and perform project assignments.
  • Participate in meetings, provide 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.
  • Understand basics of mechanical systems and manufacturing processes, in general, for which systems will be designed.
  • 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.
Desired Qualifications
  • 1 - 5 years of related work experience preferred.
  • Bachelor Degree in an engineering discipline from an accredited university preferred.
  • Familiarity with BIM 360 and Navisworks preferred.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Dearborn, Michigan

Founded

1982

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Over 90% intern hiring rate builds robust domestic talent pipeline from Scholars Program.
  • Partnerships with Detroit Mercy and Notre Dame access emerging engineering talent.
  • Visa sponsorships for 6 F-1 and EB roles expand specialized international engineering hires.

What critics are saying

  • Declining visa activity forces domestic reliance amid H-1B policy shifts within 6-12 months.
  • Scholarship publicity confuses brand with unrelated Atefeh Ghafari in 12-18 months.
  • Talent hoarding invites poaching by SmithGroup and Gensler in 12-24 months.

What makes Ghafari Associates unique

  • Ghafari Scholars Program launched in 2023 offers scholarships and co-ops to Detroit Mercy engineering students.
  • Internal promotions like Barry from project architect in 2013 to architecture director foster leadership continuity.
  • Leadership holds roles like Honorary Consul of Slovenia and Fulbright Board for global credibility.

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401(k) Retirement Plan

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Paid Time Off

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Health Savings Accounts

Parental Leave

Paid Holidays

Hybrid Work Options

Remote Work Options

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Gym Membership

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Professional Development Budget

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