Senior Engineer, New Product Introduction

Sonova Group; California; On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan with company match

Health insurance

Paid time off

Hearing aid discount for employees and

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Life/AD&D insurance

Job summary

Sonova in Valencia, California is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer, NPI to support new product introduction and manufacturing engineering activities. You will collaborate with R&D, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain to translate design requirements into robust, validated production processes.

The role requires 5+ years in Manufacturing Engineering or NPI, expertise in IQ/OQ/PQ, DOE, PFMEA, and experience with laser welding or assembly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Biomedical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in Manufacturing Engineering, NPI, or design transfer.
• Experience with IQ/OQ/PQ, DOE and PFMEA in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing engineering and design transfer from development to production.
• Develop processes, work instructions, inspection methods and controls for new products.
• Lead validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) using DOE and statistical methods.
• Apply PFMEA to mitigate process risks and improve manufacturability.
• Collaborate with R&D and cross-functional teams to ensure traceability from design to production.
• Troubleshoot and drive improvements delivering measurable results.

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering

NPI

Process Validation

Design for Manufacturability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Biomedical Engineering

Tools

PFMEA

DOE

Statistical Analysis

Job description

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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.

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We are looking for an experienced, hands-on Senior Engineer, NPI to support new product introduction and manufacturing engineering activities in Valencia, California. In this role, you will work closely with R&D, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing to translate design requirements into robust, validated manufacturing processes. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys working directly with manufacturing-floor processes, solving complex technical challenges, and independently driving projects in a highly regulated environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead manufacturing engineering and design transfer activities from product development through commercial manufacturing release.
• Develop manufacturing processes, specifications, work instructions, inspection methods, acceptance criteria, and process controls for new product introductions.
• Lead process characterization and validation activities, including IQ, OQ, and PQ, utilizing statistical methods and Design of Experiments (DOE).
• Develop and write validation protocols, reports, and technical documentation required to support manufacturing readiness.
• Apply PFMEA and manufacturing risk analysis to identify, evaluate, and mitigate process risks.
• Partner with R&D and cross-functional teams to evaluate manufacturability, Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and traceability from design requirements through validated production processes.
• Independently troubleshoot complex manufacturing challenges and drive process improvements that deliver measurable operational and business results.

More about you:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, NPI, Process Engineering, design transfer, or a related field.
• Strong experience with process validation, including IQ/OQ/PQ, DOE, statistical analysis, PFMEA, and manufacturing risk management.
• Strong technical and documentation writing skills, including experience developing validation protocols and reports.
• Experience working with manufacturing and assembly processes. Experience with laser welding, resistance welding, soldering, or electromechanical manufacturing is a plus.
• Experience in medical device, automotive, or another highly regulated manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to independently lead manufacturing engineering activities, solve complex process challenges, and translate technical improvements into measurable operational or business results.

Don't meet all the criteria? If you’re willing to go all in and learn we'd love to hear from you!

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

This role's pay range is between: $100,320 - $125,400.

How we work:

At Sonova, we prioritize the well-being of our employees and foster an inclusive environment that promotes engagement and collaboration. 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.