Project Manager Product Improvements

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 lifes 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.

Join Sonova. Create sense.

Kitchener (ON), Canada

Project Manager Product Improvements

Project Manager - Product Improvements The Project Manager - Product Improvements is responsible for optimizing and ensuring the quality, delivery readiness and costs of the products at the SOCS, SOCC, SOCM and SOCV production sites. Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the qualification of components of already launched products for purposes such as second source or supplier PCN (involved role: ISIR (initial sample inspection report) Owner) with focus on transducers and electrical components.

• Lead, manage and support product improvement and product change projects according to PCN and PLE (SOP-121) processes. Release products after changes.

• Support development and continuous improvement of PCN and PLE processes.

• Responsibility for timely deployment of the respective product change and product improvement actions to avoid negative impact on manufacturing and product supply chain.

• Execute and document product changes according to Change Control process (SOP-70).

• Lead projects to optimize manufacturing quality, cost, delivery and yield in the production of hearing aids and accessories through continuous improvement of procedures, manufacturing processes and products.

• Implementation of the planned measures and changes, taking into account the entire supply chain (inventory, logistics flow, etc.).

More about you:

• Degree in Materials Science, (Micro-)Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

• Project management experience

• 3+ years of experience in electronics manufacturing, preferably in the medical device industry

• Familiar with lean and change management, and working with international production sites (VN/CN/MX)

• Strong initiative, problem-solving mindset, and structured working style

• High resilience, adaptability, and motivation

• Analytical, conceptual thinker with practical creativity

• Excellent teamwork, communication, and intercultural skills

• Leadership ability in prioritizing, decision-making, and team motivation

• Proficiency in electronics development/manufacturing, supply chain, and production processes

• Fluent in English

• Proficient in MS Office 365, SAP, and MS Teams

A minimum of 200Mb/sec download and 10Mb/sec upload speed internet connectivity is required to support any remote/hybrid employee functionality at Sonova Dont meet all the criteria? If youre willing to go all in and learn wed love to hear from you! We are looking forward to receiving your application via our online job application platform. For this position only direct applications will be considered. Sonova does not recruit via app, telegram, carrier pigeon or any other format that does not include speaking with an actual human. If you are offered a job without speaking with someone please contact What we offer:mailto:wholesale.HR@sonova.com

• Exciting and challenging work environment

• Collaborative culture

• Opportunities for continuous self-improvement

• Opportunities for flexible hybrid model work environment

• A company that values diversity and inclusion

• Rich benefits plan including wellness benefit, paramedical (massage therapist, naturopath, etc.) and competitive compensation including variable component and employer match on pension contributions

• Mentorship program and career development plans

Sonova Canada is now a certified Great Place to Work® May 2024- May 2025. 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 candidates ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation or marital status, gender, genetic identity, age, disability or any other legally protected status.

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Information :

• Company : Sonova
• Position : Project Manager Product Improvements
• Location : Hybrid work in Kitchener, ON
• Country : CA