Automotive Launch Project Manager

Air Squared Manufacturing, LLC

Eastlake (CO)

On-site

USD 105,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Long Term Disability Insurance

Group and voluntary life insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Safety shoe allowance

3 weeks PTO and holidays

Parental Leave

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Air Squared Manufacturing, LLC is seeking an Automotive Project Manager to coordinate the successful launch of automotive products from late-stage development through start of production and ramp into high-volume production. The role requires coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring customer requirements are met.

The position offers a full-time, exempt role based in Thornton, Colorado, with a competitive pay range and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent experience.
3 years of project management experience (preferred).
Automotive background required.
Exposure to APQP and product development processes.
Strong communication skills required.
Analytical problem-solving and multitasking ability.
Experience with various manufacturing processes preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary liaison between automotive customers and Air Squared during development, launch, and stabilization.
Manage automotive launch projects from development through production stabilization and ensure milestones are met.
Create and maintain project plans, communicate status, manage risks, and coordinate activities across departments.
Lead APQP activities and coordinate customer documentation (PPAP submissions and deliverables).
Coordinate production readiness to transition from development to production ramp-up.
Work with Engineering to ensure required testing is completed per schedules and specs.
Coordinate resolution of technical, quality, supplier and production issues affecting launches and customer satisfaction.
Facilitate engineering changes and inform stakeholders of scope/timing/quality changes.
Define, assign and track action items to ensure timely launch deliverables and cross-functional commitments.
Coordinate transfer of ownership, documentation, and open issues after production stabilization.
Perform other duties as assigned.