Engineer, Manufacturing

Sonova USA, Inc.; California; On-site; USD 79,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision

401k with company match

Life/AD&D insurance

Disability coverage

PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Hearing aid discount

Job summary

Sonova USA, Inc. in Valencia, CA is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer I to support our manufacturing operations. You will help ensure quality and safety of processes while supporting yield improvements, product dispositions, assembly procedures, and validations.

You will work cross-functionally with Manufacturing, NPI, and R&D teams. The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering and at least 1 year in manufacturing engineering, with strong analytical skills and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Cross-functional collaboration.
• Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheets.
• Knowledge of medical device regulatory expectations (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Monitor and improve manufacturing processes, workflows and yields.
• Execute FMEA validations and prepare technical reports.
• Troubleshoot production processes and equipment.
• Perform root-cause analyses and corrective actions.
• Support Lean/Six Sigma continuous improvement.
• Develop tooling, fixtures and process automation.
• Conduct time studies to assess production capacity.
• Provide DFM feedback to design teams.
• Train production staff on updated procedures.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Evaluate proposals with cost-benefit analysis.

Skills

Analytical

Problem solving

Cross-functional

English comms

MS Office

Medical device knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Who we are

At Sonova, we envision a world where everyone can enjoy the delight of hearing. This vision inspires us and fuels our commitment to developing innovative solutions that improve hearing health and human connection - from personal audio devices and wireless communication systems to hearing aids and cochlear implants. We're dedicated to providing outstanding customer experiences through our global audiological care services, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to engage fully with the world around them.

Guided by a culture of continuous improvement that fosters resilience and self-motivation, our team is united by a shared commitment to excellence and a deep sense of pride in our work, each of us playing a vital role in creating meaningful change,

Here you'll find a diverse range of opportunities that span both consumer and medical solutions and the freedom to shape your career while making an impact on the lives of others. Join us in our mission to create a more connected world, where every voice is heard and every story matters.

Valencia (CA), United States

Engineer, Manufacturing

Valencia, CA (Onsite)

Manufacturing Engineer I

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer I to support our manufacturing operations at Advanced Bionics. In this role, you will help ensure the quality and safety of manufacturing processes while supporting yield improvements, product dispositions, assembly procedures, and process and equipment validations. You'll work cross-functionally with teams including Manufacturing, NPI, and R&D.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and improve manufacturing processes, workflows, and yields
• Execute risk-based/FMEA process validations and prepare technical reports
• Troubleshoot production processes and equipment
• Perform root-cause analysis and support corrective and preventive actions
• Support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean/Six Sigma approaches
• Develop tooling, fixtures, and process automation
• Complete time studies to help determine production capacity
• Provide DFM feedback to product design teams
• Train production employees on new or updated procedures
• Support internal and external audits
• Evaluate new proposals, including cost-benefit analysis and implementation planning

More about you:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Minimum of 1 year of Manufacturing Engineering experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills
• Proficiency with word processing and spreadsheet applications
• Previous medical device experience and knowledge of regulatory compliance and product quality, preferred.

A minimum of 200Mb/sec download and 10Mb/sec upload speed internet connectivity is required to support any remote/hybrid employee functionality at Sonova

What we offer

• Medical, dental and vision coverage*
• Health Savings, Health Reimbursement, Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Accounts
• TeleHealth options
• 401k plan with company match*
• Company paid life/ad&d insurance
  • Additional supplemental life/ad&d coverage available
• Company paid Short/Long-Term Disability coverage (STD/LTD)
  • STD LTD Buy-ups available
• Accident/Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Legal/ID Theft Assistance
• PTO (or sick and vacation time), floating Diversity Day, & paid holidays*
• Paid parental bonding leave
• Employee Assistance Program (24/7 mental health support hotline, 5 company paid counseling sessions and more)
• Robust Internal Career Growth opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Hearing aid discount for employees and family
• Internal social recognition platform

*Plan rules/offerings dependent upon group Company/location.

This role's pay range is between: $79,200 - $99,000 annually . This role is also commission eligible/bonus eligible.

How we work:

At Sonova, we prioritize the well-being of our employees and foster an inclusive environment that promotes engagement and collaboration. Our team-customized hybrid work model empowers teams to balance individual needs with business goals, offering flexibility and individualized time management. We recognize the importance of life outside of work and strive to create a supportive and motivating workplace where innovation thrives.

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.