COMPANY DESCRIPTION

AirLife is a respected North American manufacturer and distributor of one of the most comprehensive portfolios of consumable medical devices for anesthesia and respiratory care. For more than 40 years, AirLife has expanded their product offering by adding reputable brands such as Salter Labs, Ventlab, Ethox Medical, and Westmed. The AirLife family of 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.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position will assist the engineering department with improvements to existing products, engineering changes, product testing, and investigations of customer complaints or non-conforming materials.

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 Acquired through education, certifications, training, experience.

• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, industry specifications, and testing protocols.
• Knowledge of good product testing methods and report generation.
• Proficient at using basic measuring instruments such as calipers, rulers, and gages.
• Familiar with problem solving methods and tools.

 SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must have good written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have high attention to detail and efficiency.
• Must like working with hands and discovering how a product performs or what caused it to fail.
• Knowledge of CAD software such as Solidworks is desired but not required.

LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE 

The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience in engineering, testing, or manufacturing of products in the medical device industry. 

LEVEL OF EDUCATION

High School Diploma or equivalent.

TRAVEL

Travel not required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

The core tasks, duties, and responsibilities that must be performed on the job.

• Design, model, and test prototypes for new and existing products.
• Accurately document the results of the inspection and testing by completing reports and logs. 
• Use of basic measuring equipment such as height gauges, surface plates, indicators, calipers, micrometers, gage blocks and tensile tester. 
• Assists in the design and development of products from concept to production and makes improvements to existing products. 
• Evaluates products, parts, or processes for cost efficiency and reliability.

OTHER RESPONSIBLITIES 

• Focus on achieving our Company mission. 
• 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.