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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 Sonovas 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.

• 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.

• Engineering or Science degree (Electrical / Mechanical preferred); Masters 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%.

• 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.

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