Reliability Engineering and Asset Care Leader

Arrow International, Inc.; Brunswick (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Arrow International, Inc. is seeking a hands‑on Maintenance and Reliability leader to stabilize today’s operations and build the reliability systems for tomorrow. On the shop floor, you’ll diagnose issues, map OEE improvements, and drive SMED trials across high‑mix lines with a player‑coach mindset.

You will lead structured improvement projects, develop standards and control plans, and mentor technicians while partnering with equipment teams to enable progress and prevent recurrence.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in maintenance in industrial/manufacturing settings, with 3+ years leading teams (hands-on preferred).
• Proven ability to craft a vision and roadmap and deliver measurable outcomes.
• Deep mechanical skill set: hydraulics, pneumatics, power transmission, precise alignment.
• Strong electrical capability: 480V three‑phase, motor controls, PLCs, control panels.
• History of building or overhauling preventive maintenance programs.
• Experience overseeing spare parts inventory and storerooms.
• Track record mentoring technicians on the shop floor.
• Excellent root cause analysis and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency with CMMS platforms and Microsoft Office.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, LOTO, and industrial safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Own OEE data collection, analysis, and the improvement roadmap for assigned lines.
• Drive changeover reduction via SMED across high‑mix SKUs on bingo and pull‑tab lines.
• Lead DMAIC/Kaizen projects across print, die cutting, collating, and finishing work centers.
• Develop and document process standards, work instructions, and control plans.
• Identify automation opportunities based on labor intensity, error rates, and volume.
• Partner with Tom W. on controls integration to enable process improvements.
• Support configure‑to‑order process design for variable data and short‑run workflows.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

OEE analysis

SMED

DMAIC

Kaizen

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

CMMS

Root cause analysis

Safety compliance

Mentoring technicians

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical 480V

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Tools

CMMS platforms

Siemens PLCs

Job description

Lead the heartbeat of Arrow International’s production. Imagine starting your day on the shop floor—hearing a press cycle, noticing a gearbox hum that’s just a little off, and jumping in to diagnose it. By mid‑morning, you’re mapping an OEE improvement plan for the lines you own. In the afternoon, you’re coaching techs through a SMED trial on a high‑mix bingo line and finalizing a control plan to keep yesterday’s issue from coming back. That’s the rhythm of this player‑coach role. Arrow International is searching for a hands‑on Maintenance and Reliability leader who can both turn a wrench and architect the systems that prevent repeat breakdowns. This is a high‑visibility, high‑impact opportunity to build the reliability function while staying close to the equipment and team.

What you’ll lead

• Own OEE data collection, analysis, and the improvement roadmap for assigned lines.
• Drive changeover reduction via SMED across high‑mix SKU families on bingo and pull‑tab lines.
• Lead structured improvement projects (DMAIC/Kaizen) across print, die cutting, collating, and finishing work centers.
• Develop and document process standards, work instructions, and control plans.
• Identify automation opportunities based on labor intensity, error rates, and volume.
• Partner with Tom W. on controls integration to enable process improvements.
• Support configure-to-order process design for variable data and short‑run workflows.

What it takes

• 7+ years of maintenance experience in industrial/manufacturing settings, including 3+ years leading teams—and a strong preference for leaders who have remained hands‑on throughout their career.
• Proven ability to craft a vision and roadmap, execute it, and deliver measurable outcomes.
• Deep mechanical skill set: hydraulics, pneumatics, power transmission, and precision alignment.
• Solid electrical capability: 480V three‑phase systems, motor controls, PLCs, and control panel troubleshooting.
• History of building a preventive maintenance program from scratch or significantly overhauling one.
• Experience overseeing spare parts inventory and improving storeroom practices.
• Track record of mentoring technicians at the machine—coaching by doing, not only in a classroom.
• Strong root cause analysis and problem‑solving discipline.
• Proficiency with CMMS platforms and Microsoft Office.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, LOTO, and general industrial safety requirements.

Technical fluency we value

• PLC Troubleshooting Skills
• Creating Preventive Maintenance Plans
• Pneumatics Experience
• 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
• Motor Replacement/Repair/Maintenance
• Hydraulics Experience
• Kaizen

This isn’t a desk job. It’s a shop‑floor leadership role for someone who can stabilize today’s operations and build the reliability systems that make tomorrow even better.