Automotive Project Manager

Role summary

Automotive Project Manager is a role at Air Squared Manufacturing, LLC in Thornton, Colorado, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-08-25. Salary: USD 105,000–130,000 per year. Experience level: 2-5.

Job title

Automotive Project Manager

Company

Air Squared Manufacturing, LLC

Location

Thornton, Colorado, United States

Work arrangement

on-site

Category

Healthcare Support

Salary

USD 105,000–130,000 per year

Experience level

2-5

Date posted

2026-08-25

Job description

Description

Company: Air Squared Manufacturing, LLC

Title of Position: Automotive Project Manager

Position Type: Full time; Exempt

Air Squared Manufacturing, Inc. is an OEM manufacturer of scroll type compressors, vacuum pumps and expanders for the medical, aerospace, fuel cell and power generation industries. Air Squared offers exciting career opportunities working on projects including NASA MOXIE, Leading Electric and Autonomous Vehicle OEM, DOE Clean Energy initiatives ranging from nuclear fusion and the Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-e), and other cutting-edge projects.

The Automotive Project Manager is responsible for coordinating the successful launch of automotive products from late-stage development through start of production and ramp into high-volume production.

Pay Range: $105,000 - $130,000/year, based on experience and qualifications

Company Benefits include:

Health Insurance through Cigna (optional HSA plan with $10 per pay period matching)

Dental and Vision insurance

Long Term Disability Insurance, paid by employer

Group and voluntary life insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Safety shoe allowance

3-weeks PTO accrual and paid holidays

Parental Leave

Educational reimbursement

Company Perks include:

Catered company lunches on a quarterly basis

Company Summer picnic for employees and their families

Department activities budget

Company Happy Hours, Trivia night and more

Casual dress code

Employee Referral Program

Employee Recognition Awards

Job Responsibilities:

Serve as the primary liaison between automotive customers and Air Squared during product development, launch, and stabilization

Manage automotive launch projects from development through production stabilization, ensuring customer requirements, project milestones, and launch objectives are achieved

Create and maintain project plans, communicate status, manage risks, and coordinate activities across internal departments

Lead APQP activities and coordinate completion of customer-required documentation, including PPAP submissions and supporting deliverables

Coordinate production readiness activities to ensure a successful transition of products from development into production and ramp-up

Work with Engineering teams to ensure customer-required testing is completed and documented in accordance with project schedules and specifications

Coordinate resolution of technical, quality, supplier, and production related issues that may affect product launch of customer satisfaction

Facilitate engineering changes and ensure customers and internal stakeholders are informed of changes affecting project scope, timing, quality, or production readiness

Define, assign, and track project action items to ensure timely completion of launch deliverables and cross-functional commitments

Coordinate transfer of product ownership, project documentation, open issues, and customer requirements following production stabilization

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications :

MUST SUBMIT RESUME TO BE CONSIDERED

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or equivalent experience (required)

3 years of project management related experience (preferred)

Automotive background (required)

Exposure to Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)

Familiarity with Product Development Process

Strong communication skills (required)

Analytical work methodology and problem solving (preferred)

Ability to work on multiple projects effectively (preferred)

Experience with various manufacturing processes (preferred)

Location: Thornton, Colorado

How to Apply: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/1078af34-40eb-4989-83a3-3a2138324f69/Air-Squared-Manufacturing-Inc%20

Pay Range: $105,000 - $130,000/year, based on experience and qualifications

For information on Air Squared, visit our website at https://airsquared.com/

If you need an accommodation seeking employment with Air Squared, please email Careers@airsquared.com or call (303) 466-2669. Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis.

Air Squared is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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