Senior Manager, Engineering

AirLife • El Paso, TX

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About The Position

The Senior Manager, Engineering plans, organizes, mentors, and directs engineering staff to meet company objectives for new product design, process development and improvement, design changes, and cost-saving projects. The role combines people leadership with hands-on oversight of engineering activities, capital projects, injection molding and machine shop operations, product and process changes, and departmental budgets. The position also acts as a technical contact with government agencies and works with other departments to resolve processing issues.

The role requires 10–14 years of combined engineering and supervisory or management experience, a bachelor’s degree in engineering, and fluency in written and spoken English and Spanish. An MBA or equivalent is preferred. Travel is up to 10%, with occasional overnight travel.

Requirements

• 10–14 years of combined engineering and supervisory or management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Spanish.
• Knowledge of fundamental plastics processes, including injection molding, extrusion, RF welding, heat sealing, ultrasonic welding, solvent bonding, dip molding, and assembly.
• Knowledge of engineering equipment and instruments, and state and federal laws, regulations, and governmental practices.
• Basic understanding of automation in assembly, vision systems for inspection, and high-speed packaging equipment.
• Knowledge of injection mold design, fabrication, maintenance, and repair, as well as machine shop operations, machining processes, tooling, and safety practices.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents and apply advanced mechanical, electrical, and electro-mechanical concepts.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills at all organizational levels, including strong customer communication skills.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret a wide variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and work with abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to manage and mentor technical staff.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear direction, coaching, and performance management to support team development and achievement of company goals.
• Align team objectives with company priorities, ensure compliance, promote accountability, and uphold company values.
• Participate in recruitment and support fair treatment in disciplinary processes.
• Foster continuous improvement, innovation, operational excellence, and adoption of best practices.
• Support employee engagement, inclusion, and career development through check-ins, talent reviews, and succession planning.
• Manage the team’s budget responsibly.
• Manage capital projects, review capital requirements, track spending, and coordinate implementation with other teams.
• Oversee the injection molding machine shop, including participation in new mold design and development and management of mold maintenance and repairs.
• Hire, train, and appraise staff.
• Manage engineering aspects of new and existing products.
• Qualify and document product and process changes.
• Work with other departments to resolve processing issues.
• Develop, qualify, and implement new processes.
• Provide manufacturing training so associates understand product use and requirements.
• Represent the Engineering Department professionally and serve as a technical contact with government agencies.
• Manage engineering budgets and create engineering procedures.
• Approve drawings, procedures, engineering changes, specifications, and protocols or reports.
• Prioritize department activities and determine resource requirements.
• Uphold company values, promote quality and safety, treat people respectfully, use time and resources efficiently, contribute to a positive team environment, and ensure policies and guidelines are followed.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Bereavement leave
• Employee Assistance Program resources
• Medical leave benefits
• Certain positions may be eligible for bonus, commission, or other incentive compensation, subject to applicable eligibility requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior