Process Development Engineer Additive Manufacturing

Sonova Group; Kitchener; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm seeks a Process Development Engineer specializing in Additive Manufacturing. This role involves evaluating and optimizing manufacturing technologies, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and collaborating with various teams to enhance product quality. The company values creativity and teamwork, offering a flexible hybrid work environment and rich benefits. Join a culture that promotes inclusivity and personal growth while making a positive impact on people's lives through cutting-edge hearing care solutions.

Benefits

Exciting, challenging work environment

Collaborative culture

Opportunities for self-improvement

Flexible hybrid work

Rich benefits plan

Mentorship and career development

Qualifications

• Experience in Additive Manufacturing and project management.
• Strong analytical skills for complex technical challenges.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize manufacturing technologies and processes.
• Collaborate with R&D and Operations teams for alignment.

Skills

Additive Manufacturing

Process Development

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Collaboration

Education

Engineering Degree in Materials Science

Technical College or Higher

Tools

MS Office 365 Suite

STL File Handling Software

Job description

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You enjoy creating and innovating. You never stop striving for better. You take responsibility and you get results. You love being part of a team. Above all, you want your work to matter: Welcome to our world! At Sonova we create sense by bringing sound to life. Our innovative hearing care solutions help millions of people enjoy life’s unforgettable moments.

We offer exceptional career opportunities through market-leading brands from consumer to medical, products and services that keep pushing hearing care forward, and a culture where you can quickly belong and perform at your best.

If you want the freedom to explore, opportunities to grow, and make positive change on people's lives through your work, this is the place for you.

Join Sonova. Create sense.

Process Development Engineer Additive Manufacturing

Manufacturing Process Developer - Additive Manufacturing Technologies

Evaluate, define, develop, implement, optimize, and sustain manufacturing technologies and processes for custom products and associated products (e.g., cShell, SlimTips, etc.) derived from the technology, platform, and product roadmap with focus on Additive Manufacturing. Implementation (including process qualifications) of new or adapted manufacturing processes in production up to and including first production site. Support the roll-out, transfer, and scaling to/at further sites. Support post-launch activities.

This position covers the following technology and process focus areas:

Additive Manufacturing Technologies, including generative build-up processes or methods, and the necessary pre- and post-processing (materials, data, parts, subassemblies, equipment, etc.) to achieve relevant product properties.

Responsibilities:

1. Identify, evaluate, define, develop, and deploy optimal manufacturing technologies and processes based on the technology, platform, and product roadmap.
2. Develop, adapt, optimize, implement, and qualify manufacturing technologies/processes in alignment with product and platform projects.
3. Conduct benchmarking, process optimization, and obsolescence handling for implemented manufacturing technologies.
4. Perform process and failure analyses to ensure continuous improvement.
5. Take ownership of defined technology and process focus areas.
6. Collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing Engineering, and Operations teams to ensure alignment and standardization.
7. Ensure compliance with policies, guidelines, safety regulations, biocompatibility, workplace safety, and environmental considerations.

More about you:

• Engineering degree (Technical College or higher) in Materials Science, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or Microtechnology.
• Experience in Additive Manufacturing, technology/process development, and project management.
• Experience working in a chemistry laboratory with safe handling of hazardous substances.
• Proficiency in MS Office 365 Suite and STL file handling software (e.g., Magics).
• Strong analytical skills for complex technical challenges.
• Self-driven, structured, and precise working style with interdisciplinary thinking.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.
• Internet connectivity of at least 200Mb/sec download and 10Mb/sec upload is required.

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

We look forward to receiving your application via our online platform. Only direct applications will be considered. Be cautious of jobs offered without speaking to a human. Contact us if you encounter such offers.

Benefits include:

• Exciting, challenging work environment
• Collaborative culture
• Opportunities for self-improvement and flexible hybrid work
• Diversity and inclusion valued
• Rich benefits plan including wellness, paramedical services, competitive pay, and pension matching
• Mentorship and career development

Sonova Canada is a certified Great Place to Work (May 2024 - May 2025).

How we work:

We prioritize employee well-being, foster inclusivity, and support work-life balance through a hybrid work model that promotes engagement and collaboration.

Sonova is an equal opportunity employer.

We promote diversity and guarantee equal treatment regardless of background, religion, sexual orientation, gender, age, disability, or other protected statuses.