Lead Mechanical Design Engineer, Custom Process Equipment

Arrow International, Inc.; Brunswick (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Arrow International, Inc. in Ohio is seeking a Principal Machine Design Engineer to architect novel process equipment from concept to production, guiding builds and commissioning to elevate manufacturing capabilities.

You’ll own full lifecycle, engineer web-handling systems, deliver vendor-ready drawings and BOMs, mentor teammates, and collaborate across Mechanical, Process, Automation, and Operations to turn requirements into manufacturable machines.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering; MS preferred.
• 7+ years designing industrial machinery from concept through production commissioning.
• Experience with web handling, printing, or converting equipment preferred.
• Expert SolidWorks; ability to produce fabrication drawings and BOMs.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Own full lifecycle of novel process machinery—from concept through build, installation, and commissioning.
• Create detailed mechanical designs and assemblies using SolidWorks.
• Engineer web-handling systems including tension control and registration.
• Deliver fabrication drawings, BOMs, and vendor procurement packages.
• Mentor peers and participate in design reviews.
• Collaborate with Mechanical, Process, Automation, Production, Maintenance and Operations to translate requirements into manufacturable machines.
• Support hands-on troubleshooting on the factory floor.
• Contribute to standardization of design practices and documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical design

SolidWorks

Mentorship

Cross-functional collaboration

Troubleshooting

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

MS in Mechanical Engineering preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

PDM/Data management

Job description

Arrow International, Inc. in Ohio is seeking a Principal Machine Design Engineer to architect novel process equipment from concept to production, guiding builds and commissioning to elevate manufacturing capabilities.

You’ll own full lifecycle, engineer web-handling systems, deliver vendor-ready drawings and BOMs, mentor teammates, and collaborate across Mechanical, Process, Automation, and Operations to turn requirements into manufacturable machines.