Value Engineering Project Director

Sonova Singapore Private Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonova Singapore Private Limited is seeking a Value Engineering Project Director to lead end-to-end VE initiatives for medical devices, balancing cost, quality, and performance. You will coordinate cross-functional teams across R&D, Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality, and Regulatory Affairs to deliver measurable savings.

The role demands a deep background in cost analysis, Should-Cost and DTC, with a track record of steering design changes through stage-gate processes while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, etc.).
• 15 years minimum in value engineering, product cost management, or engineering project management within the medical device or a similarly regulated industry.
• Proficiency in BOM analysis, cost modelling, DFM/DFA, and lean principles; Working knowledge of ISO 13485 QMS and Design Control (21 CFR Part 820 / MDSAP).

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end VE pipeline from ideation to implementation, ensuring projects are tracked and deliver measurable savings.
• Cost analyses using Should-Cost modelling and Design-to-Cost principles to identify opportunities.
• Collaborate with R&D and Manufacturing to evaluate design alternatives, and work with Regulatory and Quality to ensure compliance with ISO 13485, FDA, and CE standards.
• Drive projects through stage-gate processes, overseeing engineering changes, validation plans, and qualifications prior to production release.

Skills

BOM analysis

Cost modelling

DFM/DFA

Lean principles

ISO 13485

Design Control

PMP

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

MBA (advantage)

Tools

SAP

Windchill

MS Excel

PLM

Job description

Who we are

You enjoy creating and innovating. You never stop striving for better. You take responsibility and you get results. You love being part of a team. Above all, you want your work to matter: Welcome to our world! At Sonova we create sense by bringing sound to life. Our innovative hearing care solutions help millions of people enjoy life’s unforgettable moments.

We offer exceptional career opportunities through market-leading brands from consumer to medical, products and services that keep pushing hearing care forward, and a culture where you can quickly belong and perform at your best.

If you want the freedom to explore, opportunities to grow, and make positive change on people lives through your work, this is the place for you.

Value Engineering Project Director

We are seeking an experienced Value Engineering (VE) Project Director to join our team in Singapore. In this pivotal role, you will lead the optimisation of our medical device products, components, and manufacturing processes by driving structured initiatives that balance cost, quality, and performance.

You will serve as the central hub connecting R&D, Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality, and Regulatory Affairs. If you are passionate about solving complex problems through structured engineering methods and delivering measurable cost savings without compromising product safety or regulatory compliance, we would love to hear from you.

More about the role:

• Program Leadership: Own the end-to-end VE pipeline from ideation to implementation, ensuring projects are tracked and deliver measurable savings.
• Cost Analysis: Analyse product BOMs and manufacturing processes using Should-Cost modelling and Design-to-Cost (DTC) principles to identify and quantify financial opportunities.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with R&D and Manufacturing to evaluate design alternatives, and work with Regulatory and Quality teams to ensure compliance with ISO 13485, FDA, and CE standards.
• Execution & Change Management: Drive projects through stage-gate processes, overseeing engineering changes, validation plans, and qualifications prior to production release.

More about you:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, etc.). MBA or advanced degree is an advantage.
• Experience: 15 years minimum in value engineering, product cost management, or engineering project management within the medical device or a similarly regulated industry.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in BOM analysis, cost modelling, DFM/DFA, and lean principles. Working knowledge of ISO 13485 QMS and Design Control (21 CFR Part 820 / MDSAP.
• Tools: Experience with PLM and ERP platforms (e.g., SAP, Windchill) and advanced proficiency in MS Excel.
• Certifications (Preferred): PMP, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt / Black Belt.

Core Competencies

• Analytical Thinking: Structured problem-solving and data-driven decision making.
• Influence & Communication: Ability to align diverse stakeholders and communicate effective across organizational levels.
• Project Execution: Disciplined delivery of complex, multi-track programmes on time.
• Commercial Acumen: Understanding of P&L impact, margin drivers, and supplier economics.
• Change Leadership: Champions a culture of continuous improvement across teams.

More about what we offer:

As one of the world’s leading hearing care providers headquartered in Switzerland, we’re committed to building an inclusive culture. We want to create an environment where you can balance a successful career with your commitments and interests outside of work, through our flexible hybrid working model. We offer a wide range of training opportunities for both your professional and personal development, and there are exceptional growth opportunities with individual development plans.

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 marketplace. 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.