Manager R&D Mechanical Engineer Jobs in Akron, OH

Description

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We're building a winning culture that's all about teamwork, passion, and innovation. At Arrow, you're not just another employee, you're part of a high-performing team that's redefining fun and giving back to communities. We believe in rewarding your hard work with profit-sharing, 401(k) matching, great benefits, and paid time off, including a bonus week every July!

If you're looking for a career that's exciting, meaningful, and full of opportunity, Arrow is the place to be.  

Arrow International is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to provide senior-level mechanical design capability for novel and custom process machinery.

This role will focus on original machine design and R&D-level work for equipment that is not commercially available, or where commercial solutions do not provide a competitive advantage. The right person will be comfortable designing new machinery from the ground up, supporting build and commissioning, and developing solutions that improve Arrow's manufacturing capabilities.

This position will work closely with Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Automation, Production, Maintenance, and Operations to design, evaluate, and integrate custom machinery across Arrow's manufacturing environment.

Primary 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 understand equipment needs and translate them into practical machine design solutions.
• Support troubleshooting, design refinement, and continuous improvement during machine build, installation, and production commissioning.
• Help establish repeatable design standards, documentation practices, and engineering review processes for custom machinery projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering required; M.S. preferred.
• 7+ years of industrial machinery design experience.
• Demonstrated experience designing production machinery, not just modifying existing equipment.
• Experience taking a machine from concept through production commissioning.
• Web handling, printing, or converting machinery experience strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks required.
• Experience with PDM / data management preferred.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, machine design principles, fabrication methods, tolerances, and equipment integration.
• Ability to produce detailed fabrication drawings, BOMs, and procurement documentation.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to design practical solutions for manufacturing challenges.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work across Engineering, Automation, Production, Maintenance, and Operations.
• Comfortable working in a hands-on manufacturing environment and supporting equipment through design, build, installation, and commissioning. 

Diversity and Inclusion Statement 

At Arrow International, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We believe that embracing our differences makes us stronger, more innovative, and better positioned to serve our communities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and strive to create an environment where everyone feels welcome, supported, and empowered to succeed.

Equal Opportunity Statement 

Arrow International is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals in all job titles without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, results of genetic testing, veteran status, or physical or mental disability, except where such disability prevents performance of essential job functions and cannot be reasonably accommodated in accordance with applicable laws.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement 

Arrow International is committed to complying with the spirit and requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, participate in the interview process, undergo any pre-employment testing, or otherwise take part in the employee selection process, please contact us at recruiting@arrowinternational.com 

To ensure a safe and productive work environment, all candidates who receive a conditional job offer must successfully pass a confidential pre-employment drug screening, which generally consists of a hair drug test, and receive an acceptable result as a condition of employment.

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