If you’re the kind of engineer who would rather be on the production floor solving real build problems than sitting behind a desk, this role is built for you. We’re looking for someone who can take complex, one-of-a-kind equipment builds and turn them into efficient, repeatable, and well-executed processes. Your primary challenge will be stabilizing and improving assigned work centers, reducing production disruptions, resolving build issues quickly, and creating clarity where ambiguity exists. You’ll also play a key role in improving manufacturability and process flow, helping ensure custom equipment builds meet safety, quality, schedule, and cost expectations. You’ll be part of a cross-functional manufacturing team supporting large, custom capital equipment builds in a high-mix, low-volume environment. This role partners closely with design engineering, supply chain, quality, planning, supervisors, and technicians to ensure builds are executed effectively from concept through final integration.
Success Criteria:
This person will spend the majority of their time supporting production; troubleshooting issues, improving workflows, and developing clear, usable process documentation that enables consistent execution. The strongest performers are highly visible on the floor, take ownership of problems, and implement practical solutions that improve safety, quality, and output. A major challenge in this role is navigating ambiguity in a custom, project based environment where every build can be different. Success means bringing structure to that complexity—ensuring work centers are prepared, processes are repeatable, and cross-functional teams are aligned to execute efficiently with minimal rework or disruption.
You’ve learned about what you'll be doing, here are the benefits you'll gain when you join PAR Systems:
- Global team recognized for their passion of inventing
- First-of-a-kind product culture and project exposure
- Training and development from industry-leading experts
- Forward thinking benefit programs that include: 401(k) & matching; Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance; Disability & Life Insurance; PTO, Paid Holidays, & Parental Leave for both Parents; Tuition Reimbursement
PAR Systems is an equal opportunity employer and we value individuals with a variety of backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin or any other status protected by applicable law. If selected for an interview, please advise our Human Resources department if you require accommodation during the interview or assessment process and we will support your accessibility needs.We offer market competitive pay and benefits based upon the candidate’s skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. Our starting rate of pay for this salaried position is targeted at $80,000 – 100,000 annually.
Preferred Qualifications- Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in capital equipment, custom machinery, automation systems, or complex electromechanical assembly
- Experience directly supporting production or assembly work centers in a manufacturing environment
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, BOMs, routings, work instructions, and engineering change control
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and assembly documentation
- Experience troubleshooting production issues and implementing process improvements in a shop or factory setting
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems and standard business tools
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
- US Person
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in high-mix, low-volume or engineer-to-order manufacturing environments
- Background in large mechanical assemblies, automation equipment, robotics, weldments, machined structures, or integrated electromechanical systems
- Experience with fixture design, lifting/handling methods, and production support tooling
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, FMEA, root-cause analysis, and corrective action methods
- Exposure to regulated, high-reliability, or complex industrial manufacturing environments
- Experience supporting fabrication, integration, and test work centers for custom equipment programs
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field
- 3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience
- Experience supporting production or assembly work centers
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and engineering change control
- Ability to read engineering drawings and schematics
- Experience troubleshooting production issues
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
What We Do
PAR Systems is a world leader in providing full-life-cycle automation solutions for critical material handling and robotic applications that drive customer quality, safety, and productivity. Since 1961, PAR has created fully integrated systems, which are often first-of-a-kind manufacturing solutions, for a broad range of industries including aerospace, hazardous material/nuclear, life science and process automation, marine, defense, heavy material handling, CO2 lasers, non-destructive testing systems and industrial. PAR Systems is headquartered in Shoreview, Minnesota, where its Automation Solutions and Material Handling groups are located. OakRiver Technology, a PAR Systems company designs and manufactures automation equipment for the medical device and specialized high tech industries, located in Oakdale, Minnesota. Jered and Marine Systems Technology, PAR Systems companies, manufacturer mission-critical systems, such as aircraft elevators, steering gear, anchor windlass systems, advanced fireproof technologies and door systems for marine and naval applications. #PARSystems #PARMarine #Jered #MarineSystemsTechnology #Robotics #Automation #Manufacturing #PARCareers #JoinThePARTeam









