Manufacturing Process Developer

Sonova Group; Kitchener; Hybrid; CAD 91,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work environment

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Employer-matched pension contributions

Mentorship & career development

Job summary

Sonova Group is seeking a Manufacturing Process Developer to join the Manufacturing Engineering team. You will help develop, optimize, and implement manufacturing technologies for hearing care products, focusing on joining, surface treatments, and encapsulation for ITE devices.

Collaborate with R&D and manufacturing to support NPI, design transfer, and manufacturing readiness, ensuring process stability, quality, and cost efficiency. Travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Materials Science, Process Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Microtechnology, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in surface and/or joining technologies, particularly bonding processes and applications.
• Strong knowledge of materials science, materials analysis, manufacturing process development, and characterization techniques.
• Hands-on experience conducting laboratory testing, technical investigations, feasibility studies, and process optimization.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes, with a focus on joining, bonding, surface treatments, and encapsulation technologies.
• Conduct technology assessments, feasibility studies, laboratory testing, and manufacturing process development activities.
• Collaborate with R&D and cross-functional engineering teams to support new product introduction (NPI), design transfer, and manufacturing readiness.
• Characterize, specify, qualify, and validate manufacturing processes to ensure stability, reliability, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Perform process and failure analyses, troubleshoot manufacturing challenges, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing design guidelines, process documentation, and best practices that support Design for Manufacturing and Design for Quality.
• Support production teams with technical expertise, non-conformance investigations, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and process optimization.

Skills

Surface & joining tech

Bonding processes

Materials science

Process development

Characterization techniques

Laboratory testing

Statistical methods

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

SAP

Minitab

Job description

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At Sonova, we envision a world where everyone can enjoy the delight of hearing. This vision inspires us and fuels our commitment to developing innovative solutions that improve hearing health and human connection - from personal audio devices and wireless communication systems to hearing aids and cochlear implants. We're dedicated to providing outstanding customer experiences through our global audiological care services, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to engage fully with the world around them.

Here you’ll find a diverse range of opportunities that span both consumer and medical solutions and the freedom to shape your career while making an impact on the lives of others. Join us in our mission to create a more connected world, where every voice is heard and every story matters.

Manufacturing Process Developer

Manufacturing Process Developer

Join Sonova’s Manufacturing Engineering team as a Manufacturing Process Developer and help develop, optimize, and implement innovative manufacturing technologies that support our hearing care products.

In this role, you will focus on joining, surface, and encapsulation technologies for in-the-ear (ITE) products. Working closely with R&D and Manufacturing Engineering, you will drive process development, improve manufacturing reliability, and support the successful introduction of new products and technologies.

Responsibilities:

Evaluate, develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes, with a focus on joining, bonding, surface treatments, and encapsulation technologies.

Conduct technology assessments, feasibility studies, laboratory testing, and manufacturing process development activities.

Collaborate with R&D and cross-functional engineering teams to support new product introduction (NPI), design transfer, and manufacturing readiness.

Characterize, specify, qualify, and validate manufacturing processes to ensure stability, reliability, quality, and cost-effectiveness.

Perform process and failure analyses, troubleshoot manufacturing challenges, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Develop and maintain manufacturing design guidelines, process documentation, and best practices that support Design for Manufacturing and Design for Quality.

Support production teams with technical expertise, non-conformance investigations, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and process optimization.

More About You:

Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Materials Science, Process Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Microtechnology, or a related technical discipline.

Minimum 5 years of experience in surface and/or joining technologies, particularly bonding processes and applications.

Strong knowledge of materials science, materials analysis, manufacturing process development, and characterization techniques.

Hands-on experience conducting laboratory testing, technical investigations, feasibility studies, and process optimization.

Ability to analyze complex technical challenges, apply statistically reliable methods, and develop practical engineering solutions.

Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

Experience in medical devices or consumer electronics is preferred. Knowledge of process statistics, project management, SAP, or Minitab is an asset.

Compensation:

The salary range for this position is $91,200 – $114,000 CAD annually.

Actual compensation will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, relevant experience, skills, and internal equity.

Additional Information:

Travel requirements of up to 10%.

A minimum internet connection of 200 Mb/sec download and 10 Mb/sec upload is required for remote or hybrid work.

Don't meet all the criteria? If you're willing to go all in and learn, we'd love to hear from you!

What We Offer:

• Exciting and challenging work environment
• Collaborative and inclusive workplace culture
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development
• Flexible hybrid work environment, where applicable
• Comprehensive benefits, including wellness and paramedical coverage
• Competitive compensation and employer-matched pension contributions
• Mentorship programs and career development opportunities

How We Work:

At Sonova, we prioritize employee well-being and foster an inclusive environment that promotes engagement and collaboration. Our team-customized hybrid work model helps balance individual needs with business goals while supporting innovation, flexibility, and teamwork.

Sonova is an equal opportunity employer.

We team up. We grow talent. We collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds to win with the best team in the market place. We guarantee every person equal treatment in regard to employment and opportunity for employment, regardless of a candidate’s ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation or marital status, gender, genetic identity, age, disability or any other legally protected status.