Director Manufacturing Engineering Custom Products

Location: Sonova Kitchener

About the Role

As the Director of Manufacturing Engineering Custom Products you will lead a multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering exceptional Process Product and Service Solutions that drive Sonovas Core Value Drivers (CVDs). You will oversee engineering support for product families including In-the-Ear (ITE) custom molded products and private label products ensuring innovation quality and operational excellence.

This is a high-impact leadership role with responsibility for strategy execution and talent development directly shaping how Sonova advances its manufacturing capabilities technology adoption and global operations performance.

What Youll Do

• One of the main responsibilities of this position is New Product Introduction (NPI). This involves leading a team of NPI Project Managers and Process Development Engineers who partner with R&D on NPD projects. Their goal is to develop new manufacturing processes which will then be transferred to our global manufacturing sites to launch at scale.
• Lead and develop a manufacturing engineering team to ensure a culture of high engagement performance.
• Drive manufacturing improvements in EHS Process Excellence Delivery Financials Innovation and People.
• Create and execute multi-year product and process improvement roadmaps which will enable Sonovas continued success.
• Manage and prepare budgets business cases for projects and investments and report progress to senior leadership.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

What Were Looking For

• Engineering or Science degree (Electrical/Mechanical preferred); Masters is a plus.
• 10 years of engineering leadership experience in regulated industries (medical devices automotive pharma hearing devices/aids is a plus).
• Strong background in automation new product introduction and advanced manufacturing.
• Excellent communication leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office SAP MS Project.
• English required; German or French an asset.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%.

What We Offer

• Exciting leadership role in a global healthcare company.

• Hybrid work model with flexibility.

• Competitive salary variable bonus and employer-matched pension.

• Wellness and paramedical benefits.

• Career development mentorship and growth opportunities.

• A diverse inclusive and innovative work culture.

• Recognition as a Great Place to Work (May 2024May 2025)

Only direct applications will be considered. If you receive a job offer without speaking to someone at Sonova please contact.