Senior Manager Hearing Performance

Sonova Gruppe; Stäfa; Hybrid; CHF 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Learning & development

Career progression

Modern working environment

Competitive compensation

Global impact

Job summary

Sonova Group is seeking a Senior Manager in Sound Quality Engineering to lead a team focused on evaluating and optimizing sound quality for hearing solutions. You will work with experts across Signal Processing, Audiology, Software, Verification and other R&D functions to translate strategy into executable plans and measurable improvements.

You will guide development, verification and optimization of new hearing functions, balancing technical excellence with timelines and customer value.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Acoustics, Biomedical Engineering or comparable.
• 5+ years in engineering, acoustics, signal processing or similar R&D environment.
• Demonstrated leadership by guiding projects or teams.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and English working proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of sound quality engineers for Sonova hearing solutions.
• Translate roadmaps into clear priorities and actionable objectives.
• Guide development, verification, and optimization of new hearing functions.
• Collaborate with Signal Processing, Audiology, Software, Verification and other R&D teams.
• Drive evidence-based decisions through metrics and validation.
• Balance innovation with product quality, timelines and resources.
• Improve development methods, tools, and engineering processes.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional

Analytical thinking

Communication

English proficiency

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

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.