Senior Design QA & Risk Lead – Hybrid

Sonova Gruppe; Murten; Hybrid; CHF 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working model

Job summary

Sonova Communications in Murten, Switzerland, is seeking an experienced Design Quality Assurance professional to own and continuously improve key quality processes, with a focus on risk management and CAPA. You will act as the DQA partner for R&D product development, review design and project documentation for compliance, and support audits to maintain ISO 9001 and ISO 13485.

The role offers a dynamic environment with a flexible hybrid working model and opportunities to influence product quality

Qualifications

• Engineering or scientific background required in electronics, mechanics, physics, or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in Design Quality Assurance and risk management.
• Strong practical knowledge of ISO 9001 (ISO 13485 a plus).
• Experience in consumer electronics, automotive, aerospace, or similar product-driven industry.
• Good understanding of CAPA, product development, verification and validation processes.
• Fluent in English; German and/or French are advantageous.
• Experience with electronic document or quality management systems is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Own and continuously improve key quality processes, particularly risk management and CAPA.
• Act as Design Quality Assurance partner for R&D product development projects.
• Review and approve design and project documentation, ensuring compliance with internal processes, SOPs, and quality requirements.
• Ensure that verification and validation activities meet applicable quality requirements.
• Review and approve proposed changes to products already on the market.
• Support internal and external audits and contribute to maintaining compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO 13485.
• Promote a quality mindset through training, clear processes, KPIs, and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Quality assurance

Risk management

CAPA

Design quality

Verification and validation

Education

Engineering or scientific background

Tools

Quality Management Systems

Electronic Document Management Systems

Job description

Sonova Communications in Murten, Switzerland, is seeking an experienced Design Quality Assurance professional to own and continuously improve key quality processes, with a focus on risk management and CAPA. You will act as the DQA partner for R&D product development, review design and project documentation for compliance, and support audits to maintain ISO 9001 and ISO 13485.

The role offers a dynamic environment with a flexible hybrid working model and opportunities to influence product quality