Senior Manager, Engineering

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General Manufacturing El Full Time El Paso, TX, US

At Air Life, 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!

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.

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.

• 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.

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

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

• Up to 10%. Occasional Overnight.

• Provide clear direction, coaching, and performance management to support team development and achievement of Air Life goals.
• Align team’s objectives with Air Life priorities, ensuring compliance, promoting a…