Global V&V & Lifecycle Engineering Lead

Cochlear; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Cochlear in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Manager of Verification & Validation and Product Lifecycle Engineering. You will lead embedded software, product and system V&V, and lifecycle engineering, ensuring compliant delivery aligned with global release priorities.

You’ll partner with local and global teams across V&V, Systems Engineering, Quality, R&D and Project Management, driving capability and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering with embedded software exposure.
• Experience in R&D environments—systems, product, electronics, firmware design or testing.
• Proven people leadership of senior technical teams.
• Strong understanding of verification and validation principles, methods and tools.
• Experience in regulated, quality-driven environments.
• Experience working in cross-functional, matrixed and global settings.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor V&V team leaders and lifecycle engineers within Cochlear's product vertical.
• Govern V&V and lifecycle engineering delivery to ensure high-quality releases within the quality management system.
• Build strong partnerships with local and global stakeholders across V&V, Systems Engineering, Quality, R&D and Project Management.
• Align local deliverables and long-term vision with global V&V strategies and standards.
• Represent KL in global planning, prioritisation and continuous improvement forums.

Skills

Leadership experience

V&V principles

Cross-functional collaboration

Written & verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical/Electronics preferred)

Job description

Cochlear in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Manager of Verification & Validation and Product Lifecycle Engineering. You will lead embedded software, product and system V&V, and lifecycle engineering, ensuring compliant delivery aligned with global release priorities.

You’ll partner with local and global teams across V&V, Systems Engineering, Quality, R&D and Project Management, driving capability and process improvements.