Senior R&D Machinery Systems Engineer — Web Handling & Converting

Torrey Holistics; Brooklyn (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Arrow International seeks a Senior R&D Machinery Systems Engineer to design and deliver custom, non-commercial process equipment that advances our manufacturing capability.

You will lead end-to-end machine development from concept to commissioning, creating robust SolidWorks models and fabrication drawings. You will collaborate with Mechanical, Process, Automation, and Production teams to translate needs into actionable designs, validate performance, and mentor junior engineers in best practices.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (required); M.S. preferred.
• 7+ years in industrial machinery design and production commissioning.
• Strong SolidWorks proficiency and experience with fabrication drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end machine development from concept through commissioning.
• Develop robust 3D models and detailed drawings in SolidWorks or equivalent CAD.
• Engineer continuous-feed systems with web handling, tension control, and registration precision for printing applications.
• Generate complete fabrication drawing sets, BOMs, and procurement packages for external fabrication partners.
• Evaluate commercial machinery and integrate or adapt it within Arrow’s manufacturing ecosystem.
• Support patent and IP documentation for innovative mechanisms and system designs.
• Mentor internal engineers and conduct design reviews.
• Translate needs from multiple engineering and operations teams into implementable solutions.
• Troubleshoot issues during assembly and commissioning; iterate designs for performance and reliability.
• Establish reusable design standards and documentation conventions.

Skills

SolidWorks

PDM

Mechanical design

Fabrication methods

Tolerances

Equipment integration

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

M.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

PDM

Job description

Role snapshot Arrow International is hiring a Senior R&D Machinery Systems Engineer to design and deliver custom, non-commercial process machinery that advances our manufacturing capability.

What you’ll do

• Lead end-to-end machine development: concept, detailed design, build support, installation, and commissioning.
• Develop robust 3D models and detailed drawings in SolidWorks (or equivalent CAD).
• Engineer continuous-feed systems with web handling, tension control, and registration precision for print applications.
• Generate complete fabrication drawing sets, BOMs, and procurement packages for external fabrication partners.
• Evaluate commercial machinery and integrate or adapt it within Arrow’s manufacturing ecosystem when advantageous.
• Support patent and IP documentation for innovative mechanisms and system designs.
• Conduct design reviews and mentor internal engineers on best practices.
• Translate needs from Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Automation, Production, Maintenance, and Operations into implementable solutions.
• Troubleshoot issues during assembly and commissioning; iterate designs for performance and reliability.
• Establish reusable design standards, documentation conventions, and review processes for custom equipment projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What you bring

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (required); M.S. preferred.
• 7+ years of industrial machinery design, emphasizing original machine creation.
• Proven track record taking machines from concept to production commissioning.
• Strongly preferred: experience with web handling, printing, or converting equipment.
• SolidWorks proficiency is required; PDM/data management experience preferred.
• Expertise in mechanical systems, machine design, fabrication methods, tolerances, and equipment integration.
• Ability to produce accurate fabrication drawings, BOMs, and vendor-ready documentation.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills with a practical approach to manufacturing challenges.
• Excellent communication skills and cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Automation, Production, Maintenance, and Operations.
• Comfort operating in a hands-on environment across design, build, installation, and commissioning.

How you’ll work with us

• Collaborate daily with multidisciplinary teams to define requirements and de-risk designs early.
• Own and refine standards that make future custom builds faster and more reliable.
• Champion continuous improvement from prototype through production ramp.

You should be proficient in

• Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
• Mechanical Design & Engineering