Fixture Designer

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Detroit, MI, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Security • Cybersecurity
The Role
Design powertrain system- and component-level test fixtures for engines, transmissions, and axles. Create detailed assembly and fixture drawings using GD&T, manage CAD data in Teamcenter, and build top-down and bottom-up assemblies. The role requires drafting expertise, knowledge of shop processes, and willingness to learn powertrain testing. Preferred skills include CAE and FEA analysis in CATIA V5 and proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
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Job Description

We are looking for a highly motivated person willing to learn powertrain testing activities and willing to dive into complex engine, transmission, and axle test designs.


Design powertrain system level and component level test fixtures using Catia v.5 and SDRC Ideas.

·          Create detail drawings of assemblies and fixtures, using Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).

·          Store all CAD data in Teamcenter (TCe), use TCe to create top down assemblies and bottom up assemblies.


MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, AND /OR SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Qualified candidates will possess certifications of two (2) years training from a vocational training school or two (2) years college with courses relevant to drafting or engineering principles plus a minimum of four (4) years’ experience. Additional relevant education may be substituted for a portion of the progressive experience.

Candidates require knowledge in the use of drafting equipment and in the application of drafting principles (descriptive geometry, lettering, dimensioning, layout, detail, etc.) and require a general working knowledge of shop processes associated with fixture design.

Desired:

·         Must possess the ability to do CAE and FEA analysis in Catia v.5.

·         Must be proficient with Microsoft office tools: Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.

·         Design powertrain system level and component level test fixtures using Catia and SDRC Ideas.

·         Create detail drawings of assemblies and fixtures, using Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).

·         Store all CAD data in Teamcenter (TCe), use TCe to create top down assemblies and bottom up assemblies.

       

Compensation Details:

N/A

       

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:

10/20/2026 - 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.

       

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed,  marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.

Skills Required

  • Two years of vocational training or two years of college coursework relevant to drafting or engineering principles
  • Minimum of four years of relevant experience, with additional relevant education potentially substituting for part of the experience
  • Knowledge of drafting equipment and drafting principles, including descriptive geometry, lettering, dimensioning, layout, and detailing
  • General working knowledge of shop processes associated with fixture design
  • Ability to perform CAE and FEA analysis in CATIA V5
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Outlook, Excel, and Word

Amentum Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Amentum and has not been reviewed or approved by Amentum.

  • Healthcare Strength — Healthcare offerings are described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, and vision plans and multiple PPO/HSA options. Mental health support via an employee assistance program and other wellness resources is also included in the benefits mix.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful part of total rewards through a 401(k) plan with employer matching. Profit-sharing contributions and immediate or near-term vesting in some cases further strengthen the retirement value proposition.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits are presented as solid for the sector, including tiered PTO accrual by tenure and a set of paid holidays. Role-dependent flexible or remote work options and leave programs add to perceived work-life support.

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HQ: Chantilly, VA
18,261 Employees

What We Do

Amentum is a premier global technical and engineering services partner supporting critical programs of national significance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and environment. We draw from a century-old heritage of operational excellence, mission focus, and successful execution underpinned by a strong culture of safety and ethics. Headquartered in Germantown, Md., we employ more than 20,000 people in 48 states and 28 foreign countries and territories. Visit us at amentum.com to explore how we deliver excellence for our customers’ most vital missions.

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