Project Manager Product Improvements

Sonova AG; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Project Manager for Product Improvements. In this dynamic role, you will optimize product quality and delivery readiness across multiple production sites. You will lead and manage product improvement projects, ensuring timely deployment of changes to enhance manufacturing processes. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement and innovation in the medical device industry. If you are a proactive problem-solver with strong leadership skills and a passion for making a difference in people's lives, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Wellness benefit

Paramedical services

Competitive compensation

Employer match on pension contributions

Mentorship program

Career development plans

Flexible hybrid model work environment

Collaborative culture

Opportunities for continuous self-improvement

Exciting work environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in electronics manufacturing, preferably in medical devices.
• Familiar with lean and change management processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage product improvement projects and ensure quality and delivery readiness.
• Lead projects to optimize manufacturing quality and costs in hearing aid production.

Skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Adaptability

Education

Degree in Materials Science

Degree in (Micro-)Electronics

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office 365

SAP

MS Teams

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.

Position Overview

The Project Manager – Product Improvements is responsible for optimizing and ensuring the quality, delivery readiness and costs of the products at the SOCS, SOCC, SOCM and SOCV production sites.

Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for the qualification of components of already launched products for purposes such as second source or supplier PCN (involved role: ISIR (initial sample inspection report) Owner) with focus on transducers and electrical components.
2. Lead, manage and support product improvement and product change projects according to PCN and PLE (SOP-121) processes. Release products after changes.
3. Support development and continuous improvement of PCN and PLE processes.
4. Responsibility for timely deployment of the respective product change and product improvement actions to avoid negative impact on manufacturing and product supply chain.
5. Execute and document product changes according to Change Control process (SOP-70).
6. Lead projects to optimize manufacturing quality, cost, delivery and yield in the production of hearing aids and accessories through continuous improvement of procedures, manufacturing processes and products.
7. Implementation of the planned measures and changes, taking into account the entire supply chain (inventory, logistics flow, etc.).

More about you:

1. Degree in Materials Science, (Micro-)Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
2. 3+ years of experience in electronics manufacturing, preferably in the medical device industry.
3. Familiar with lean and change management, and working with international production sites (VN/CN/MX).
4. Strong initiative, problem-solving mindset, and structured working style.
5. High resilience, adaptability, and motivation.
6. Analytical, conceptual thinker with practical creativity.
7. Excellent teamwork, communication, and intercultural skills.
8. Leadership ability in prioritizing, decision-making, and team motivation.
9. Proficiency in electronics development/manufacturing, supply chain, and production processes.
10. Proficient in MS Office 365, SAP, and MS Teams.
11. A minimum of 200Mb/sec download and 10Mb/sec upload speed internet connectivity is required to support any remote/hybrid employee functionality at Sonova.

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

Benefits:

1. Exciting and challenging work environment.
2. Collaborative culture.
3. Opportunities for continuous self-improvement.
4. Opportunities for flexible hybrid model work environment.
5. A company that values diversity and inclusion.
6. Rich benefits plan including wellness benefit, paramedical (massage therapist, naturopath, etc.) and competitive compensation including variable component and employer match on pension contributions.
7. Mentorship program and career development plans.

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

How we work:

At Sonova, we prioritize the well-being of our employees and foster an inclusive environment that promotes engagement and collaboration. Our team-customized hybrid work model empowers teams to balance individual needs with business goals, offering flexibility and individualized time management. We recognize the importance of life outside of work and strive to create a supportive and motivating workplace where innovation thrives.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 marketplace. 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.