Why work at AirLife?

Our values guide our actions.

Customer First

We are committed to providing best-in-class service, quality, and customer satisfaction. We actively listen and communicate with our customers to ensure we understand the challenges they face and deliver on our promises with the goal of exceeding their expectations.
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Differentiate with Our People

We appreciate people of different backgrounds and points of view. We build confidence while demonstrating a positive and energizing style. We demonstrate conviction in our beliefs, sharing opinions honestly and respectfully. We promote improvement of leadership bench strength and diversity.
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Bias for Action

We explore new possibilities and are willing to approach issues differently. We value consistency and assess our decisions and actions on financial implications and the impact on our customers. We identify meaningful goals and capture the imagination of others to achieve it.
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Continuous Improvement

We value the allocation of resources, time, and efforts to drive critical issues and activities. We construct meaningful strategies to address the known and unknown of future business scenarios, measuring and re-assessing as we work.
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Accountability

We have uncomplicated and uncompromising understanding of right from wrong, both publicly and privately. We know collaborating in a way that brings out the best attitude and performance in all is non-negotiable. We stay the course from start to finish and focus on our desire to achieve a goal rather than fear failure because results matter.
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Customer First

We are committed to providing best-in-class service, quality, and customer satisfaction. We actively listen and communicate with our customers to ensure we understand the challenges they face and deliver on our promises with the goal of exceeding their expectations.
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Differentiate with Our People

We appreciate people of different backgrounds and points of view. We build confidence while demonstrating a positive and energizing style. We demonstrate conviction in our beliefs, sharing opinions honestly and respectfully. We promote improvement of leadership bench strength and diversity.
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Bias for Action

We explore new possibilities and are willing to approach issues differently. We value consistency and assess our decisions and actions on financial implications and the impact on our customers. We identify meaningful goals and capture the imagination of others to achieve it.
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Continuous Improvement

We value the allocation of resources, time, and efforts to drive critical issues and activities. We construct meaningful strategies to address the known and unknown of future business scenarios, measuring and re-assessing as we work.
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Accountability

We have uncomplicated and uncompromising understanding of right from wrong, both publicly and privately. We know collaborating in a way that brings out the best attitude and performance in all is non-negotiable. We stay the course from start to finish and focus on our desire to achieve a goal rather than fear failure because results matter.
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We love our people.

AirLife is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. EEO is the Law.

At AirLife, we are committed to building a diverse workforce and an inclusive workforce 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.

AirLife welcomes and values all.

AirLife Supports Comprehensive Employee Wellness

Physical Wellness

  • National Medical Plan with Prescription Coverage
  • Dental Care Coverage
  • Vision Care Coverage
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • On-site Fitness Center
  • Gym Membership Reimbursement
  • Employee Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Spouse and Child Life Insurance
  • Supplemental Life Insurance

Emotional Wellness

  • Paid Vacation, Sick & Holidays
  • Short & Long Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid Parental Leave

Financial Wellness

  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Contribution
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) Contribution

Career Wellness

  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Continuing Education: GVSU Leadership Program
  • Rapid Company Expansion
  • Growth Opportunities
  • Work with Purpose – Saving Lives

Be Alert

Be aware of recruitment scams seeking to obtain personal information as part of application or job offer processes.  Recruitment scams are being run by individuals or entities not affiliated with AirLife.  Those scams improperly attempt to use AirLife logos, images, and employee names in false emails and job postings.  Victims of these recruitment scams are often asked to provide personal data, banking information or pay fees as part of the application or job offer process. 

AirLife has specific application processes in place and never requests or solicits money, bank or credit card information, or tax forms; nor do we ever require applicants to purchase equipment or communicate via online chat rooms. All legitimate job opportunities are posted on AirLife’s Career Page at www.myairlife.com/careers/ and in our Talent Community. If you have any questions whether a job advertisement or solicitation is credible AirLife recruitment activity, please email us at careers@myairlife.com. AirLife takes steps to report this fraudulent activity to authorities.

Get to know our people

Breanna O.

Supplier Quality Engineer, Grand Rapids, MI 

 

Airlife stands out because of the people. I enjoy working with everyone.

I have worked with AirLife for 2 years. My background is in engineering, I really had an interest in the medical device industry after being exposed to it during my time at school. It excited me to be in an industry that helps improve patient healthcare.

 

My position has evolved over time since there is always room for change. As I have grown in my role, I have learned to work in a quick and fast-paced environment. Plus, I’ve also learned better time management and adaptability. 

 

AirLife stands out because of the people. I enjoy working with everyone. There is a good balance of fun and hard work. My team is hardworking and dedicated, but also likes to joke around. They are all passionate about their roles and projects. 

Tanya R.

International Customer Care Manager, El Paso, TX

One of the things I like about AirLife is that they give you the opportunity to have a healthy work/ life balance, which is perfect when you have a family.

I have been working at AirLife for 7 years now. Before I started, I was a stay-at-home Mom, although I wanted to get back into working when my children got a little bit older. One of the things I like about AirLife is that they give you the opportunity to have a healthy work/ life balance, which is perfect when you have a family. I think they really see the human side of their employees. 

 

When I started, I was a customer care representative and my team consisted of two people. I began domestically and moved into international work just a couple weeks into my position. Over time, there were lots of opportunities for me to grow. A year later, I moved into a lead position and then, I was promoted to manager, where I now lead seven people on my team.

 

My role at AirLife gives me an opportunity to “lead by example”. I believe there is always room to grow and learn. For me, growth is not scary, it’s an opportunity to move forward. 

 

I am grateful to work with my AirLife team, I can really depend on them. They are passionate, responsible and purpose driven. I have also had many mentors and peers that have helped me along the way who were supportive and encouraging. 

 

When I describe AirLife to my family and friends, I tell them that it has a big future, great benefits, a good culture and that they really listen to their employees. AirLife is different from other companies because of the many opportunities to grow and develop your skills. 

Becky S.

Territory Sales Manager, Chicago, IL

AirLife provides their employees with the confidence and support needed for continued growth and development throughout their career.

 

I’ve been on the team for almost 6 years, coming from the medical field. I started as an Inside Sales Specialist, was promoted to Clinical Specialist, and took on the Operative Sales Training Manager role. As our customer and company needs evolved, I grew into a Territory Sales Manager in Chicago, which I continue to do today. AirLife provides their employees with the confidence and support needed for continued growth and development throughout their career.

One of the things I enjoy about being a part of the AirLife team is the leadership. I think that working for a company where you truly believe in the leadership team is important. They are consistently transparent with changes in the organization, and provide their employees with the tools needed for success. AirLife also participates in many activities to make our work life fun. We are currently competing in a competitive but fun fantasy football league.

Working here has helped me develop my professional skills in many ways. I learned to form a partnership with our customers and was able to develop my skills at problem solving for them. I enjoy working for a company that focuses on the customer first and has such a high-quality products to improve the outcome for our customers and their patients.

Kyle G.

International Regulatory Affairs Specialist, Grand Rapids, MI

I would say that AirLife is a large company with a close-knit feel. Even as we continue to grow, there is still great camaraderie among teammates with aligned goals.  

I have been with AirLife for two and a half years now as an International Regulatory Affairs Specialist. I gravitated towards the opportunity because it’s an excellent sales support role that allows you to gain experience with international regulatory requirements and registrations. 

Throughout my time here, I have been able to build professional confidence and grow my business acumen. I attribute this to working with a great team — everyone is outgoing, creative, and all have different backgrounds with unique skills that they bring to the table.

The environment at AirLife is very welcoming; colleagues are encouraging and eager to answer questions to help you learn. When there is a roadblock, we find a way to move forward and explore different avenues. Our team’s main focus is coming up with creative solutions and expanding our international footprint while complying with country specific rules and regulations.

Something that makes AirLife stand out is the attitude of growth. There is an excellent intermobility program that allows you to earn your way to new opportunities. I was able to take advantage of this program and really enjoyed that process.

I would say that AirLife is a large company with a close-knit feel. Even as we continue to grow, there is still great camaraderie among teammates with aligned goals.  

Greg Z.

Engineering Manager, Grand Rapids, MI

SunMed is constantly changing and evolving – it’s a great place to be. If you’re willing to come on board and work hard and push yourself, opportunity will come.

My experience prior to SunMed was in the automotive industry – very high demand and high stress. I was interested in SunMed because of the type of industry, it was smaller, and seemed like it had good culture. The job requirements matched my skill set and I was already familiar with working with suppliers from China. In the first few days I was already involved in projects – it kept me busy, and I learned fast. I liked being able to dive in and figure things out. It also helped that people were super friendly – that made interacting with other departments easier. I was not afraid to ask questions and speak up when I didn’t understand something. It wasn’t long before I understood the importance of culture and found it to be similar across every department at SunMed.

My role has advanced quickly since I started in 2017. I was in a Product Engineer role for two and a half years, taking on more complex projects as time went on. I’d advanced to Senior Product Engineer, and after two years moved into my current role as Engineering Manager.

I was consistently given new opportunities to challenge myself and prove I could manage the work. I had a couple people, Mike Zamora and Clint Polhill, teach me valuable lessons in collaboration and management along the way. I learned about healthy deliberation – how to respectfully disagree and trust in my ideas. The broader business side of things regarding supply chain and sales helped me understand ways I could impact our efficiencies. We’re always thinking ‘what can we do better,’ or ‘how can we make this quicker?’ We are continuously improving. Most importantly, I was shown to do what I say I’m going to do, showcase myself, and just run with my own work. My managerial approach is similar now. I trust my employees and want them to grow. I lead when needed and allow them the autonomy to learn and grow as I did.

I have been given several opportunities to expand my knowledge outside my job through courses on drawing design development, GDNT, injection molding seminars, and a 6-month leadership development through GVSU. I’m so thankful SunMed invested in my development.

I appreciate that my workday is never the same. It’s new and challenging and the fast pace keeps it exciting. There is always a new project that requires different thinking that taps into our talented team.

Since my time at SunMed, I’ve learned to speak up when I have ideas or suggestions. It matters here. Some simple conversations have led to some great systems and processes that have made us more efficient and effective. I’ve also learned that growth comes at all levels and challenging enriches outcomes.

SunMed is constantly changing and evolving – it’s a great place to be. If you’re willing to come on board and work hard and push yourself, opportunity will come. It’s never boring – there are plenty of things to do. Remember to recognize what and how much can be done and prioritize for maximum impact.

Tanya R.

International Customer Care Manager, El Paso, TX

One of the things I like about AirLife is that they give you the opportunity to have a healthy work/ life balance, which is perfect when you have a family.

I have been working at AirLife for 7 years now. Before I started, I was a stay-at-home Mom, although I wanted to get back into working when my children got a little bit older. One of the things I like about AirLife is that they give you the opportunity to have a healthy work/ life balance, which is perfect when you have a family. I think they really see the human side of their employees. 

 

When I started, I was a customer care representative and my team consisted of two people. I began domestically and moved into international work just a couple weeks into my position. Over time, there were lots of opportunities for me to grow. A year later, I moved into a lead position and then, I was promoted to manager, where I now lead seven people on my team.

 

My role at AirLife gives me an opportunity to “lead by example”. I believe there is always room to grow and learn. For me, growth is not scary, it’s an opportunity to move forward. 

 

I am grateful to work with my AirLife team, I can really depend on them. They are passionate, responsible and purpose driven. I have also had many mentors and peers that have helped me along the way who were supportive and encouraging. 

 

When I describe AirLife to my family and friends, I tell them that it has a big future, great benefits, a good culture and that they really listen to their employees. AirLife is different from other companies because of the many opportunities to grow and develop your skills. 

Megan S.

Senior Product Manager, Grand Rapids, MI

The most passionate folks are in the business because breathing is so fundamental to life. 

I’m a Senior Product Manager. I work with sales, manage profitability and everything in between. I’ve been in the respiratory device industry for fifteen years- although I started in finance and pricing, all of which have served me well here at AirLife.

 

During the past year with AirLife, I have learned perseverance and keeping focused on my goals. I love working with my teammates. We have a collaborative dynamic. There are so many knowledgeable people that it makes for good support. 

 

The most passionate folks are in this business because breathing is so fundamental to life. People at AirLife really care more than you would find in other industries. It’s a matter of life and death sometimes, and that motivates me!

Zoyla H.

Business Analyst, Sales & Marketing, Grand Rapids, MI

My experience at SunMed has taught me that consistency, an eagerness to learn and grow, and hard work pays off.

I started my career at SunaMed 7 years ago as a Customer Complaint Coordinator. Medical device manufacturing was a complete shift of industry for me. What I liked most about the opportunity was having a better balance of work and family time, and the ability to impact lives through my work – which I hadn’t had before.

Now I’m a Business Analyst for Sales and Marketing. It’s hard to believe I’ve had 5 different roles in just 7 years. After Customer Complaint Coordinator I moved into a Quality Systems Coordinator role which allowed me to expand multiple quality system processes. My next step in my journey was Quality Specialist. In that role I had the opportunity to manage the creation of new processes, working with the full scope of our QMS. I gained tremendous knowledge of how to handle customer complaints, product, process non-conformances, corrective/preventive actions, and a more in-depth knowledge of medical device regulations. I eventually became the main Lead Internal Auditor for our QMS. Following that role, I became the Senior Quality Specialist that included managing more complex projects. With the growth of the company, I’ve implemented a global training management process and merged other processes, including the shift from our paper-based system to a new EQMS. Today, in the Business Analyst role, I oversee SunMed’s OEM project process, working closely with Sales in proposal developments and project management to enhance sales efforts and aid in project efficiency.

My career advancement opportunities came from SunMed’s encouragement to stretch our knowledge and my personal drive to learn more. Persistence and positive work ethic help me drive the best quality processes for internal and external constituents. In addition, there are several people who have helped me along the way – providing mentorship that pushed me to grow.

In my current role, I appreciate that I have autonomy in my work, every day is different, and every project is different. I love that I’m able to use what I’ve learned from all my other roles at SunMed. This experience aligns with my long-term career goals in Business Administration.

My experience at SunMed has taught me that consistency, an eagerness to learn and grow, and hard work pays off. Knowing that my job is valued and appreciated helps me keep moving when challenges arise.
For anyone considering a career at SunMed, you’ll know it’s the right company if you’re looking for growth. Also, the culture feels like family, yet each of us plays a part in helping to impact lives.

Larry H.

Warehouse Associate, Grand Rapids, MI

The culture here is good, I have only postitive things to say!

I have worked with AirLife for just over 5 years. I am on the warehouse team – doing everything from picking and packing to loading the trucks. When I first started, it was a brand-new work experience and I’ve learned so much. As time has gone on, I continue to grow my skills. 

 

The culture here is good, I have only positive things to say! I believe that work is better when you are smiling, in a good mood and uplifting others. It is easy to be happy at AirLife. One of the best things about working here is that there is a lot of diversity, I work with people from many different backgrounds.

 

I encouraged my daughter to apply at AirLife when she got older.  I told her that the work is good and that she would enjoy being here. And guess what! — She is now working in the warehouse with me, and she just earned her forklift license. 

Claudia L.

Warehouse Manager, El Paso, TX

SunMed is the first company I’ve seen that has looked at the human side of their employees — they care for each individual. 

In my younger years, before SunMed, I started very young as a buyer-planner, then lead of purchasing, then customer service, inventory control, production manager, and supply chain manager. While still in Mexico, I worked for the US government in the Inventory Control department.

Then the opportunity to change my residence came on board!  I had to find a job in the United States in the Supply Chain areas where I could apply my energy.  Salter Labs was the indicated!   My first role at Salter /SunMed was as a Warehouse Supervisor at the EL Paso location. I have a lot of energy, so the fast pace, changing from one activity to another and solving problems attracted me to this position. I found very attractive all the coordination, planning, logistics and customer care that this distribution center offered.

As warehouse Supervisor I worked on many different projects: introduced new warehouse structure and implemented a receiving section.  A year into my work at Salter Labs, we merged with SunMed. This gave me an opportunity to learn new systems and train our people. With the growth of the company, I saw an opportunity to open up a 2nd shift, and eventually the necessity for another facility – all this during the COVID pandemic. I was honored to be awarded “Employee of the Quarter” for my work. Soon after, I was promoted as Warehouse Manager and had the opportunity to assign people to roles which made us more efficient. While I believe that each process must have an owner, I strongly believe in all the benefits the cross-training provides me, my team and the company.

My path to Warehouse Manager was achieved by seeing opportunities and stepping in to help rather than waiting for someone to assign to me.

I’ve been very fortunate to have had the managers I’ve had. I learned from them how to recognize strengths and weaknesses and how to overcome challenges. Now, I have a manager who I can rely on. He is my mentor, takes time to help, to train, hears my suggestions and validates my thoughts.

There is a lot to learn and do! What I love most about my role is that I have an opportunity to lead people and participate in their growth and projection. I love my team and the dynamics of the job – making decisions and taking actions quickly. It challenges me. This role has opportunity for growth just as my people have opportunity, which is very important to me.

This career path at SunMed has taught me there’s always opportunity to improve and grow professionally. I’ve navigated challenges that have taken me out of my comfort zone to find solutions. It’s made me think! I also truly believe in my team. I learn and grow from them.

For someone considering working at SunMed, I’d say just go for it! There’s so much room to grow if you want – the opportunities are there. SunMed cares about us as individuals and that makes such a difference in a work environment.

I have worked for great companies that have helped my professional career, but SunMed is the first company I’ve seen that has looked at the human side of their employees – they care for each individual. This makes me want to keep going.