Senior Mechanical Design Engineer: Lead Custom Machinery

Arrow International, Inc.; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Arrow International, Inc. in Ohio is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design of novel production machinery from concept through build and commissioning.

You will develop detailed mechanical designs using SolidWorks and integrate web handling equipment into Arrow’s manufacturing architecture. This role requires 7+ years of industrial machinery design experience, a BS in Mechanical Engineering (MS preferred), and the ability to produce fabrication drawings, BOMs, and

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering required; M.S. preferred.
• 7+ years of industrial machinery design experience.
• Experience designing production machinery from concept through commissioning.
• Web handling, printing, or converting machinery experience preferred.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks required.
• Experience with PDM / data management preferred.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, tolerances, and fabrication.
• Ability to produce detailed fabrication drawings, BOMs, and procurement documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of novel process machinery from concept through build and commissioning.
• Develop detailed mechanical designs using SolidWorks or an equivalent CAD platform.
• Apply web handling, tension control, and registration principles for continuous-feed print applications.
• Produce fabrication drawings, BOMs, and procurement packages for outside fabrication.
• Evaluate and adapt commercial machinery for integration into Arrow’s manufacturing architecture.
• Support patent / IP documentation for novel machine designs where applicable.
• Provide design review oversight and mentorship to internal engineering resources.
• Partner with Engineering, Production, Maintenance, and Operations to translate needs into practical designs.
• Support troubleshooting, design refinement, and continuous improvement during build and commissioning.
• Help establish repeatable design standards and engineering review processes.

Skills

Mechanical design

Problem solving

Communication

Hands-on manufacturing

Web handling knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

M.S. preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

PDM / data management

Job description

Arrow International, Inc. in Ohio is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design of novel production machinery from concept through build and commissioning.

You will develop detailed mechanical designs using SolidWorks and integrate web handling equipment into Arrow’s manufacturing architecture. This role requires 7+ years of industrial machinery design experience, a BS in Mechanical Engineering (MS preferred), and the ability to produce fabrication drawings, BOMs, and