Senior Manager Hearing Performance

Sonova Gruppe; Stäfa; Hybrid; CHF 140.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible hybrid working

Learning & development

Career development

Modern working environment

Competitive compensation

Global impact

Zusammenfassung

Sonova seeks a Senior Manager Sound Quality Engineering to lead a team responsible for evaluating and optimizing sound quality across hearing solutions. You will work closely with Signal Processing, Audiology, Software Engineering, Verification and other R&D groups to translate strategy into measurable user benefits.

You will guide the team through development, verification and optimization, balancing technical excellence with timelines and customer value, while fostering a culture of learning

Qualifikationen

• Masters degree in a technical field; strong background in acoustics or signal processing.
• Proven leadership of projects or teams in an R&D setting.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English.

Aufgaben

• Lead and develop a team of sound quality engineers for Sonova hearing solutions.
• Translate strategy into priorities and executable objectives for the team.
• Oversee development, verification and optimization of new hearing functions.
• Collaborate with Signal Processing, Audiology, Software Engineering and Verification teams.
• Drive evidence-based decisions using performance measures and user validation.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Acoustics

Signal processing

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

English proficiency

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Jobbeschreibung

As Senior Manager Sound Quality Engineering, you will lead a team responsible for evaluating and optimizing the sound quality and performance of Sonova's hearing solutions.

Working closely with experts across Signal Processing, Audiology, Software Engineering, Verification, and other R&D functions, you will ensure that innovative technologies translate into measurable end-user benefit and excellent hearing experiences.

You will guide your team throughout the development process, balancing technical excellence, product quality, timelines and customer value while translating strategic direction into successful execution.

More About The Role

• Lead and develop a team of sound quality engineers, creating an environment that fosters collaboration, ownership and continuous development.
• Lead the sound quality engineering activities for Sonova's hearing solutions, ensuring excellent end-user benefit and outstanding hearing experiences.
• Translate strategic roadmaps into clear priorities and actionable objectives for your team.
• Guide the development, verification, and optimization of new hearing functions and technologies together with cross‑functional engineering teams.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders across Signal Processing, Audiology, Software Engineering, Verification and other R&D disciplines.
• Drive evidence‑based decisions through technical evaluations, performance measurements and user‑focused validation.
• Balance innovation, product quality, technical feasibility, timelines and resources throughout the development process.
• Continuously improve development methods, tools and engineering processes while supporting a culture of learning and innovation.

More About You

Must-have

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Acoustics, Biomedical Engineering or a comparable technical or scientific discipline.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in engineering, acoustics, signal processing or a comparable R&D environment.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, for example by leading projects, technical workstreams or serving as a (deputy) team lead.
• Experience collaborating with cross‑functional teams and managing a broad range of technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to translate strategic direction into practical execution.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trust across multidisciplinary teams.
• Professional working proficiency in English.

Nice to have

• Experience within the medical device industry.
• Experience in hearing technology or audiology‑related products.
• Familiarity with regulated development environments.

More About What We Offer

At Sonova, you'll join a purpose‑driven company where your work directly improves people's quality of life.

We offer an international and collaborative working environment in which you'll have the opportunity to lead talented engineers, contribute to innovative hearing technologies and continuously grow both professionally and personally.

In addition, you'll benefit from:

• Flexible hybrid working.
• Individual learning and development opportunities.
• Clear career development paths.
• Modern working environment and collaborative culture.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• The opportunity to work on technologies that positively impact millions of people worldwide.

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 market place. 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.