Jered · 1 month ago
Chief Engineer – Automated Assembly (Aerospace & Defense)
Shoreview, MN, 55126, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $200K/yrPAR Systems is a leader in automation systems for aerospace and defense applications. The Chief Engineer will lead the design and development of advanced automation systems, guiding R&D and collaborating with various disciplines to deliver innovative solutions.
Defense & Space
Responsibilities
Engage directly with customers to understand technical and operational requirements for aerospace and defense assembly systems
Lead concept development for Requests for Quotation (RFQs), defining architectures, technologies, and risk mitigation strategies
Collaborate across mechanical, electrical, controls, and project management disciplines to refine technical solutions and produce accurate cost, schedule, and risk estimates
Present technical approaches and business cases to internal stakeholders, including senior leadership, for alignment with company strategy
Serve as a primary technical voice in business development discussions, ensuring solutions balance innovation, manufacturability, and profitability
Contribute to the long-range R&D roadmap for Automated Assembly, identifying technologies that enhance PAR’s capabilities in small-parts handling, precision assembly, and inspection automation
Collaborate with external partners, universities, and suppliers to accelerate innovation in robotics, sensing, and digital factory integration
Represent PAR in industry conferences and technical forums to strengthen our leadership in advanced assembly automation
Act as a senior technical advisor and “Red Team” leader who is called upon to help project teams resolve high-complexity design, process, or integration challenges
Facilitate structured problem-solving reviews, applying engineering fundamentals and cross-disciplinary insight to guide root cause identification and resolution
Mentor engineers in automation design principles, system integration, and technical risk management, building organizational depth and technical maturity
Qualification
Required
Lead the design and development of next-generation automation systems for aerospace and defense applications
Serve as a senior technical leader within PAR's Automated Assembly group
Translate customer needs into practical, cost-effective automation concepts
Guide R&D that expands PAR's assembly and process capabilities
Serve as a trusted technical resource to engineering teams
Engage directly with customers to understand technical and operational requirements
Lead concept development for Requests for Quotation (RFQs)
Collaborate across mechanical, electrical, controls, and project management disciplines
Present technical approaches and business cases to internal stakeholders
Serve as a primary technical voice in business development discussions
Contribute to the long-range R&D roadmap for Automated Assembly
Collaborate with external partners, universities, and suppliers
Represent PAR in industry conferences and technical forums
Act as a senior technical advisor and 'Red Team' leader
Facilitate structured problem-solving reviews
Mentor engineers in automation design principles, system integration, and technical risk management
Benefits
401(k) & matching
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Disability & Life Insurance
PTO, Paid Holidays, & Parental Leave for both Parents
Tuition Reimbursement
Company
Jered
Jered, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of PAR systems, focuses on providing marine customers with specialty equipment/cargo handling systems and deck machinery.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase