Aftermarket Project Manager

Your role

As an Aftermarket Project Manager at Atlas Copco Mafi-Trench Company LLC, you will play a pivotal role in steering customer-centric projects from initiation to successful completion within our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. Your leadership will be essential in aligning cross-functional teams including engineering, sourcing, production, and quality assurance to meet project objectives, timelines, and budgets.

In this role, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing detailed project plans, ensuring proactive identification and mitigation of project risks. You will serve as the primary liaison for internal stakeholders and external customers, maintaining transparent and consistent communication to manage expectations effectively.

Your strategic problem-solving skills will be instrumental in navigating complex project challenges, negotiating commercial terms, and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations. Post-project, you will conduct thorough evaluations aimed at continuous improvement and operational excellence, contributing to both departmental and company-wide success.

This position offers a richly varied professional environment where accountability and initiative are highly valued. If you thrive on driving projects that have a direct impact on customer satisfaction and company performance, this opportunity will allow you to advance your career within an innovative and supportive organization.

The compensation for this role ranges from $106,348 to $166,541 annually, paid bi-weekly, complemented by performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, retirement plans, paid time off, parental leave, tuition assistance, and employee support programs. Eligibility requirements apply.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing project budgets and schedules to ensure on-time and on-cost delivery
• Leading communications with domestic and international sales teams and customers to foster strong collaborative relationships
• Negotiating commercial agreements and addressing contractual changes
• Coordinating project shipment and delivery logistics
• Monitoring risks and implementing mitigation strategies
• Providing regular progress reports to management and stakeholders
• Ensuring adherence to quality standards throughout the project lifecycle

To succeed, you will need

• Possess a BS or BA degree in engineering, business, or a relevant field, or equivalent combined education and professional experience
• Hold between 2 to 5 years of applicable experience, preferably in project management within a technical or manufacturing environment
• Demonstrate understanding of technical specifications and experience working with technical products or systems
• Exhibit excellent interpersonal skills, including strong written and verbal communication, a proactive self-starter mindset, and an ability to multitask effectively while working collaboratively in team settings
• Be willing and able to travel domestically and internationally up to 10% of the time

Success in this role is measured by:

• Consistent on-time project shipments
• Effective management of project financials within budget constraints
• Successful negotiation outcomes that meet customer and company objectives
• Reduction of risks and avoidance of quality-related costs

In return, we offer

What you will gain by joining us:

You will be immersed in the full spectrum of project execution including technical, commercial, sourcing, manufacturing, quality assurance, testing, and shipment processes, providing a comprehensive understanding of aftermarket project management. Serving as the central point of contact, you will build and maintain robust relationships with customers and service centers globally, enhancing your negotiation and customer service skills.

Your role will include creating and managing essential technical and commercial documentation required by customers, facilitating efficient and transparent communication. Collaborating with diverse departments within Atlas Copco, you will swiftly resolve project-related issues and maintain vigilant oversight of project schedules and statuses to ensure delivery excellence.

You will develop expertise in contractual scope management, providing accurate estimates and quotes for changes while negotiating terms and ensuring all modifications are thoroughly documented. Your proactive approach in identifying deviations related to cost or schedule will contribute to informed decision-making at the managerial level.

Engaging in regular project status meetings, you will become adept in critical issue resolution and contribute valuable insights during post-project cost analyses. When customers visit our facility, you will showcase our commitment to quality and innovation, further strengthening client trust. Additionally, you will coordinate all logistics related to packaging and shipment, ensuring seamless delivery experiences.

Opportunities to participate in domestic and international customer meetings will broaden your professional exposure and experience, equipping you with skills to navigate multicultural business environments effectively.

This position offers a dynamic, hands-on learning environment where continuous growth is fostered through challenging projects and meaningful collaboration across functions.
Job location

This position is based on-site at our Atlas Copco Mafi-Trench Company LLC office located in Santa Maria, California, USA. Working on-site allows for effective face-to-face collaboration within a vibrant, dynamic team environment committed to innovation and excellence.

About the Team:

Reporting to the Aftermarket Department Manager, you will spearhead cross-departmental efforts among engineering, sourcing, and production teams to deliver high-quality Turbo Expanders and related equipment that advance sustainable resource management. Our team is dedicated to meeting customer requirements efficiently while maintaining fiscal responsibility and quality standards.

Atlas Copco Mafi-Trench Company LLC is proudly situated on California's scenic Central Coast. We are recognized as a California Certified Green Business, driven by our Think GREEN initiative which prioritizes sustainability through rigorous recycling programs and carbon footprint reductions. Joining our team means contributing to impactful solutions that benefit clients, our people, and the planet.

We embrace lifelong learners and natural problem solvers who are motivated to make a difference. If you are passionate about working in an environment where collaboration and innovation lead the way, you will find a welcoming and rewarding home here.

Atlas Copco

Atlas Copco delivers innovative products and solutions that help businesses grow and drive progress. Our portfolio spans compressed air and gas systems and treatment, vacuum solutions, industrial power tools, assembly systems, and power and flow solutions. We bring a commitment to long-term success built on expertise, reliable service, and uptime. When you level up to the Atlas Copco experience you enter a partnership based on quality, sustainability, and ease of collaboration. The technology we bring, and the decades of experience support the future-proofing of your business. Atlas Copco is a brand within Atlas Copco Group.

Visit the Atlas Copco website

Company: Atlas Copco Group

Functional area: Service Location: US - United States City: Santa Maria CA On-site/remote: On-Site Brand: Atlas Copco Company Name: Atlas Copco Mafi-Trench Company LLC Date of Posting: July 21, 2026 Last day to apply: August 9, 2026