Senior Manager, Engineering

AirLife; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Bereavement leave

Employee Assistance Program

Medical leave benefits

Job summary

AirLife is seeking an experienced engineering leader to plan, mentor, and direct the engineering staff to achieve product design, process development, and cost-saving goals. You will interview, hire, train, and evaluate team members while driving improvements and maintaining AirLife standards.

You will manage budgets, oversee injection molding shop activities, and collaborate across departments to implement new processes and product changes, while ensuring quality and regulatory adherence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10–14 years in engineering with supervisory or management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering; MBA preferred.
• Fluent in English and Spanish both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear direction, coaching, and performance management to support team development and achievement of AirLife goals.
• Align team objectives with AirLife priorities, ensuring compliance and accountability.
• Participate in recruitment and support fair disciplinary processes.
• Drive continuous improvement and adoption of best practices within the team.
• Champion employee engagement, inclusion, and career development through regular check-ins and reviews.
• Manage your team’s budget responsibly and exhibit financial accountability.
• Lead capital projects and oversee the injection molding machine shop and new mold development.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Injection molding

Machine shop oversight

Cost reduction

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

MBA or equivalent preferred

Tools

CAD (AutoCAD/SolidWorks)

Machine shop operations

Job description

Company Description

At AirLife, we are dedicated to improving the quality of every breath. Excellence with Every Breath is not just a tag line, but the way we work and take care of our customers. With a mindset to evolve, innovate, and grow, we are a premier manufacturer of the highest-quality and market-leading breathing consumables. This growth philosophy has positioned us to increase our global footprint and business reach, impacting even more people around the world. Our expanding family of the most trusted brands offers a product portfolio that spans the continuum of care from first responder to home care, with safety, patient comfort, and clinical performance in mind. Collective expertise allows us to provide quality products and experiences to our patients, customers, and our people. Our values of Customer first, Differentiate with our People, Bias for Action, Continuous Improvement and Accountability define who we are and how we work. Join us!

Company Description

At AirLife, we are dedicated to improving the quality of every breath. Excellence with Every Breath is not just a tag line, but the way we work and take care of our customers. With a mindset to evolve, innovate, and grow, we are a premier manufacturer of the highest-quality and market-leading breathing consumables. This growth philosophy has positioned us to increase our global footprint and business reach, impacting even more people around the world. Our expanding family of the most trusted brands offers a product portfolio that spans the continuum of care from first responder to home care, with safety, patient comfort, and clinical performance in mind. Collective expertise allows us to provide quality products and experiences to our patients, customers, and our people. Our values of Customer first, Differentiate with our People, Bias for Action, Continuous Improvement and Accountability define who we are and how we work. Join us!

Position Summary

Plan, organize, mentor, and direct engineering staff to meet company objectives for design of new products, process development and improvement, design changes, and cost savings projects. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and direct work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints, and resolving departmental issues.

Position Qualifications

The specific minimum competencies needed to perform the essential duties of the job include knowledge, skills, abilities, level of education, and experience necessary for successful performance. These competencies are generally demonstrated through specific service, education, or training.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Process knowledge of fundamental plastics processes (Injection molding, extrusion, RF welding, heat sealing, ultrasonic welding, solvent bonding, dip molding, and assembly), equipment, and instruments used in various types of engineering along with knowledge of state and federal laws, regulations and governmental practices is required.
• Basic understanding of automation processes as it relates to assembly activities, vision systems for inspection, and high speed packaging equipment.
• Knowledge of injection mold design, fabrication, maintenance, and repair, along with machine shop operations, machining processes, tooling, and safety practices, to effectively oversee the Machine Shop Manager.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents and apply advanced mechanical, electrical, and electro-mechanical concepts.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels in the organization both verbally and in writing. Great customer communications skills are required.
• Possess the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Interpret and extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to manage and mentor technical staff is required.

Level Of Experience

• 10-14 years of combined engineering and supervisory or management experience.

Level Of Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering required, MBA or equivalent preferred.
• Fluent in English and Spanish both written and verbal.

Travel

• Up to 10%. Occasional Overnight.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Line Manager Duties:

• Provide clear direction, coaching, and performance management to support team development and achievement of AirLife goals.
• Align team’s objectives with AirLife priorities, ensuring compliance, promoting a culture of accountability, and upholding AirLife values.
• Take accountability and ownership for actively participating in recruitment processes and supporting fair treatment in disciplinary processes for your team.
• Drive continuous improvement by fostering innovation, operational excellence, and adoption of best practices within the team.
• Champion employee engagement, inclusion, and career development through regular check-ins, talent reviews, and succession planning.
• Manage your team’s budget responsibly and exhibit financial accountability.

Individual Contributor Duties

• Mange the capital projects, review capital requirements, track spending and coordinate implementation with the different teams.
• Oversee the injection molding machine shop, including participation in the design and development of new molds and management of mold maintenance and repairs.
• Hire, train, and appraise staff effectively.
• Manage engineering aspects of new and existing products, ensuring that department engineers.
• Qualify and document product and process changes.
• Interact with other departments to resolve processing issues.
• Develop, qualify, and implement new processes.
• Perform manufacturing training to ensure all associates involved with the product understand its use and requirements.
• Acts as visible, professional, and dedicated representative of the Engineering Department and as a technical contact with various government agencies.
• Manage Engineering budgets, create engineering procedures, approve drawings, procedures, Engineering Changes, specifications, and protocols/reports.
• Prioritize department activities and determine resource requirements.
• Other duties as required.

Other Responsibilities

• Uphold and embody AirLife’s values in all aspects of work.
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness in daily work; look for ways to improve and promote quality & safety.
• Inspire the trust of others; treat people with respect and dignity and embrace the value of diversity.
• Use time efficiently; perform job accurately, thoroughly, and conserve Company resources to improve profits.
• Contribute to building and maintaining a positive team environment.
• Assure all policies and guidelines are implemented and followed.

QUALITY POLICY

At AirLife, Quality is our promise. It is our commitment to customer satisfaction and our dedication to product excellence in an evolving global healthcare market. This promise is kept through a continuously improving and effective Quality Management System and compliance to Regulatory Requirements.

DEIA STATEMENT

At AirLife, we are committed to building a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace that reflects the communities and customers we serve. We believe our philosophy on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Advancement (DEIA) encourages excellence and equips us to serve an evolving global marketplace.

Benefits

AirLife offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k), paid time off, paid holidays, bereavement leave, Employee Assistance Program resources, and medical leave benefits, subject to applicable eligibility requirements. Certain positions may also be eligible for bonus, commission, or other incentive compensation.

Please note: The responsibilities outlined above are not exhaustive and may evolve over time. The role holder may be required to undertake additional duties as reasonably expected to meet the needs of the company.