Lead Mechanical Engineer: Custom Automation Machinery

Arrow International, Inc.; Brunswick (OH); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Arrow International, Inc. seeks a Lead Mechanical Engineer for Custom Automation Machinery to design production equipment from concept to commissioning, including fabrication packages and integration into our architecture.

You will lead design reviews, mentor peers, and stay hands-on in assembly and testing, leveraging SolidWorks and web-handling expertise to deliver reliable, manufacturable machines for specialized printing applications.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering required; M.S. preferred.
• 7+ years designing industrial machinery with ground-up machine creation.
• Full lifecycle ownership from concept through production commissioning.
• Experience with web handling, printing, or converting machinery preferred.
• Able to generate fabrication drawings, BOMs, and vendor-ready documentation.

Responsibilities

• Invent and deliver original process machinery - from concept sketch to fully commissioned production equipment.
• Model and detail mechanisms and assemblies in SolidWorks (or similar).
• Engineer continuous web systems with precise tension control and registration for printing applications.
• Prepare and release fabrication packages: drawings, BOMs, and procurement documentation.
• Adapt commercial machines and integrate them into Arrow’s manufacturing architecture.
• Document mechanisms for IP protection and patents.
• Lead design reviews and mentor peers to improve quality and reliability.
• Be hands-on during assembly and commissioning - troubleshoot, refine, and drive improvements.
• Codify repeatable design standards and engineering review processes for custom builds.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

7+ years designing industrial machines

Mentoring peers

Strong communication

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

MS preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

PDM

Job description

Arrow International, Inc. seeks a Lead Mechanical Engineer for Custom Automation Machinery to design production equipment from concept to commissioning, including fabrication packages and integration into our architecture.

You will lead design reviews, mentor peers, and stay hands-on in assembly and testing, leveraging SolidWorks and web-handling expertise to deliver reliable, manufacturable machines for specialized printing applications.