Design Engineer III
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Design Engineer III – Thornton, Colorado
Air Squared Manufacturing, LLC is an OEM manufacturer of scroll type compressors, vacuum pumps and expanders for medical, aerospace, fuel cell and power generation industries. The Design Engineer III independently leads the design, analysis, and prototyping of new scroll compressors and vacuum pumps.
Key Responsibilities- Lead new product development technically from concept through completion, with minimal oversight
- Utilize Solid Works to create detailed 3D models and fabrication drawings
- Use CFD to optimize cooling, pressure drop and heat rejection from compression process
- Design for manufacturing including hardware selection such as couplings, bearings, fasteners and O‑rings
- Estimate prototype performance during the design stage and validate through testing
- Support machine shops to answer questions on critical dimensions or design changes
- Design advanced components and products with little to no support
- Basic assembly or hands‑on duties
- Testing and troubleshooting scroll prototypes
- Training and mentorship of entry level engineers and engineering interns
- Other responsibilities as required
- Must be willing to work overtime as required
- Must be willing to travel on rare occasions
- MUST SUBMIT RESUME TO BE CONSIDERED
- BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience (required)
- Minimum of 7 years’ experience in design engineering (required)
- BS in Materials or Aerospace Engineering (considered)
- Proficient in Solid Works (3D modeling and fabrication drawings)
- Proficient in GD&T principles
- Experience with Solid Works FEA and CFD packages
- Background in Automotive, Aerospace, or Medical industries (preferred)
- Knowledge of Aerospace, Automotive or Medical standards (preferred)
- Experience with various manufacturing processes (required)
- Demonstrated experience leading full product lifecycle projects (required)
- Proven ability to work independently on complex design problems
- Employment with Air Squared is contingent on passing a statewide background check, drug screening (for substances illegal in the state of Colorado), and employment verification through E‑Verify
- 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
- Catered company lunches on a quarterly basis
- 9/80 Work Schedule
- 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
$115,000 - $135,000 per year, based on qualifications and experience
EEO StatementAir 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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