Director, Manufacturing Engineering

5 days ago

Kitchener, Canada Sonova Full time

Overview Director, Manufacturing Engineering – Custom Products Location: Sonova Kitchener As the Director of Manufacturing Engineering – Custom Products, you will lead a multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering exceptional Process, Product, and Service Solutions that drive Sonova’s Core Value Drivers (CVDs). You will oversee engineering support for product families including In-the-Ear (ITE), custom molded products, and private label products, ensuring innovation, quality, and operational excellence. This is a high-impact leadership role with responsibility for strategy, execution, and talent development, directly shaping how Sonova advances its manufacturing capabilities, technology adoption, and global operations performance. Responsibilities Lead and develop a manufacturing engineering team. Drive improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost efficiency. Support new product introductions (NPI) and post-launch optimization. Partner with R&D, Operations, and other teams to launch and scale products. Create and execute a multi-year improvement roadmap. Manage budgets and report progress to leadership. Promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. Qualifications Engineering or Science degree (Electrical/Mechanical preferred); Master’s is a plus. 10+ years of engineering leadership experience in regulated industries (medical devices, automotive, pharma). Strong background in automation, advanced manufacturing, or hearing devices is a plus. Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in MS Office, SAP, MS Project. English required; German or French an asset. Willingness to travel up to 20%. What We Offer Exciting leadership role in a global healthcare company. Hybrid work model with flexibility. Competitive salary, variable bonus, and employer-matched pension. Wellness and paramedical benefits. Career development, mentorship, and growth opportunities. A diverse, inclusive, and innovative work culture. Recognition as a Great Place to Work (May 2024–May 2025). Only direct applications will be considered. If you receive a job offer without speaking to someone at Sonova, please contact wholesale.HR@sonova.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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