Project Manager Product Improvements (157459)

Sonova International; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonova International is seeking a Project Manager Product Improvements in Kitchener. This role involves ensuring quality delivery readiness and cost optimization for products across various production sites while leading key projects to enhance manufacturing processes. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, relevant educational qualifications, and significant experience in electronics manufacturing.

Benefits

Rich benefits plan including wellness benefits

Mentorship program and career development plans

Flexible hybrid work environment

Opportunities for continuous self-improvement

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in electronics manufacturing, preferably in the medical device industry.
• Familiar with lean and change management, and working with international production sites.
• Strong initiative, problem-solving mindset, and structured working style.

Responsibilities

• Qualification of components for already launched products, focusing on transducers and electrical components.
• Lead and manage product improvement and change projects according to established processes.
• Ensure timely deployment of product change actions to mitigate manufacturing impacts.

Skills

Time Management

Data Analytics

Analytical

Agile

Requirement Gathering

Strategic thinking

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Materials Science, Micro-Electronics, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office 365

SAP

MS Teams

Visio

Job description

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 :

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.

Lead manage and support product improvement and product change projects according to PCN and PLE (SOP-121) processes. Release products after changes.

Support development and continuous improvement of PCN and PLE processes.

Responsibility for timely deployment of the respective product change and product improvement actions to avoid negative impact on manufacturing and product supply chain.

Execute and document product changes according to Change Control process (SOP-70).

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.

Implementation of the planned measures and changes taking into account the entire supply chain (inventory logistics flow etc.).

More about you :

Degree in Materials Science (Micro-)Electronics Mechanical Engineering or related field

3 years of experience in electronics manufacturing preferably in the medical device industry

Familiar with lean and change management and working with international production sites (VN / CN / MX)

Strong initiative problem-solving mindset and structured working style

High resilience adaptability and motivation

Analytical conceptual thinker with practical creativity

Excellent teamwork communication and intercultural skills

Leadership ability in prioritizing decision-making and team motivation

Proficiency in electronics development / manufacturing supply chain and production processes

Proficient in MS Office 365 SAP and MS Teams

A minimum of 200Mb / sec download and 10Mb / sec upload speed internet connectivity is required to support any remote / hybrid employee functionality at Sonova

Dont meet all the criteria If youre willing to go allin and learn wed love to hear from you!

We are looking forward to receiving your application via our online job application platform. For this position only direct applications will be considered. Sonova does not recruit via app telegram carrier pigeon or any other format that does not include speaking with an actual human. If you are offered a job without speaking with someone please contact

What we offer : mailto :

Exciting and challenging work environment

Collaborative culture

Opportunities for continuous self-improvement

Opportunities for flexible hybrid model work environment

A company that values diversity and inclusion

Rich benefits plan including wellness benefit paramedical (massage therapist naturopath etc.) and competitive compensation including variable component and employer match on pension contributions

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.

Required Experience :

Key Skills

Time Management,Data Analytics,Analytical,Agile,Requirement Gathering,Strategic thinking,Visio,Communication,Problem Solving,Market Research,UML,Cross Functional Teams

Employment Type : Contract

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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