Jered, a PAR Systems Company, is a trusted leader in marine systems engineering, known for designing hydraulic aircraft elevators, anchor windlasses, and steering gear systems that enhance the safety and reliability of Navy ships worldwide. With decades of experience across U.S. and global naval fleets, Jered delivers advanced electro-mechanical, electrohydraulic, and pneumatic solutions. We are seeking a Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead our Design Engineering group—a high-impact role focused on technical leadership, team development, and delivering mission-critical systems with precision and reliability.

Success Criteria:
As an Engineering Manager, you will be directly responsible for the oversight and success of project engineering activities at Jered. Your leadership will shape the engineering team’s ability to deliver innovative, high-quality products that meet performance, budgetary, and schedule objectives. Success in this role requires effective supervision of the engineering team, active collaboration with cross-functional departments (especially Program Management), and strategic delegation of assignments to maximize utilization and support active projects. Your ability to drive process improvements, lead team and individual development, and serve as a key technical liaison for customers and subcontractors will be essential in this role. Your impact will be seen in enhanced team performance, improved product quality, and strong technical execution across programs.

You’ve learned about what you'll be doing, here are the benefits you'll gain when you join Jered: 

• Global team recognized for their passion of inventing 

• First-of-a-kind product culture and project exposure 

• Training and development from industry-leading experts 

• Cutting edge benefit programs that include: 401(k) & matching; Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance; Disability & Life Insurance; PTO, Paid Holidays, & Parental Leave for both Parents; Tuition Reimbursement 

Jered, a PAR Systems company 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. 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required; PE license is a plus.


• Minimum of 10 years of engineering leadership experience related to electro-mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical equipment design.


• Proven experience leading project-based engineering organizations with strong system engineering understanding; knowledge of controls and software engineering is a major plus.


• Strong mechanical design background and demonstrated success in project or program management.


• Skilled in external communications, including building customer relationships and negotiating technical terms such as intellectual property.


• Demonstrated success in leading, developing, and mentoring engineering teams.


• Strong organizational, planning, and communication skills.


• Familiarity with managing subcontract engineering resources and departmental budgets.


• Experience supporting quality and process improvement initiatives and driving new product development.


• US Person.