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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 IntheEar (ITE), custom molded products, and privatelabel products, ensuring innovation, quality, and operational excellence. This highimpact leadership role carries responsibility for strategy, execution, and talent development, directly shaping how Sonova advances its manufacturing capabilities, technology adoption, and global operations performance. What Youll Do Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) through a team of NPI Project Managers and Process Development Engineers, partnering with R&D to develop new manufacturing processes and transfer them to global manufacturing sites. Lead and develop a manufacturing engineering team, fostering high engagement and performance. Drive manufacturing improvements across EHS, Process Excellence, Delivery, Financials, Innovation, and People. Create and execute multiyear product and process improvement roadmaps that enable Sonovas continued success. Manage and prepare budgets, business cases, 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). Strong background in automation, new product introduction, and advanced manufacturing. Excellent communication, leadership, and problemsolving skills. Proficiency in MS Office, SAP, and 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 employermatched 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 (May2024May2025). Only direct applications will be considered. If you receive a job offer without speaking to someone at Sonova, please contact [email protected]. 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 candidates ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation or marital status, gender, genetic identity, age, disability or any other legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr