Manufacturing Process Developer

Job summary

You will evaluate, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes, specifically focusing on joining, bonding, and encapsulation technologies for hearing care products. Additionally, you will collaborate with R&D teams to support new product introductions and ensure manufacturing reliability through process validation and continuous improvement.

Job details

Kitchener, Ontario | Hybrid Manufacturing Process Developer Join Sonova’s Manufacturing Engineering team as a Manufacturing Process Developer and help develop, optimize, and implement innovative manufacturing technologies that support our hearing care products. In this role, you will focus on joining, surface, and encapsulation technologies for in-the-ear (ITE) products. Working closely with R&D and Manufacturing Engineering, you will drive process development, improve manufacturing reliability, and support the successful introduction of new products and technologies. Responsibilities: Evaluate, develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes, with a focus on joining, bonding, surface treatments, and encapsulation technologies. Conduct technology assessments, feasibility studies, laboratory testing, and manufacturing process development activities. Collaborate with R&D and cross-functional engineering teams to support new product introduction (NPI), design transfer, and manufacturing readiness. Characterize, specify, qualify, and validate manufacturing processes to ensure stability, reliability, quality, and cost-effectiveness. Perform process and failure analyses, troubleshoot manufacturing challenges, and implement continuous improvement initiatives. Develop and maintain manufacturing design guidelines, process documentation, and best practices that support Design for Manufacturing and Design for Quality. Support production teams with technical expertise, non-conformance investigations, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and process optimization. More About You: Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Materials Science, Process Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Microtechnology, or a related technical discipline. Minimum 5 years of experience in surface and/or joining technologies, particularly bonding processes and applications. Strong knowledge of materials science, materials analysis, manufacturing process development, and characterization techniques. Hands-on experience conducting laboratory testing, technical investigations, feasibility studies, and process optimization. Ability to analyze complex technical challenges, apply statistically reliable methods, and develop practical engineering solutions. Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and effectively across multidisciplinary teams. Experience in medical devices or consumer electronics is preferred. Knowledge of process statistics, project management, SAP, or Minitab is an asset. Compensation: The salary range for this position is $91,200 – $114,000 CAD annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, relevant experience, skills, and internal equity. Additional Information: Travel requirements of up to 10%. A minimum internet connection of 200 Mb/sec download and 10 Mb/sec upload is required for remote or hybrid work. 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: Exciting and challenging work environment Collaborative and inclusive workplace culture Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development Flexible hybrid work environment, where applicable Comprehensive benefits, including wellness and paramedical coverage Competitive compensation and employer-matched pension contributions Mentorship programs and career development opportunities How We Work: At Sonova, we prioritize employee well-being and foster an inclusive environment that promotes engagement and collaboration. Our team-customized hybrid work model helps balance individual needs with business goals while supporting innovation, flexibility, and teamwork. We look forward to receiving your application through our online job application platform. For this position, only direct applications will be considered.

What you’ll do

You will evaluate, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes, specifically focusing on joining, bonding, and encapsulation technologies for hearing care products. Additionally, you will collaborate with R&D teams to support new product introductions and ensure manufacturing reliability through process validation and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Candidates must hold at least a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field. A minimum of 5 years of experience in surface or joining technologies, particularly bonding processes, is required.

Benefits

• Wellness coverage
• Paramedical coverage
• Employer-matched pension contributions
• Mentorship programs
• Career development opportunities
• Flexible hybrid work environment

Listed skills

• Process Optimization · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• SAP · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Manufacturing process development
• Joining technologies
• Bonding processes
• Surface treatments
• Encapsulation technologies
• Materials science
• Process optimization
• Failure analysis
• Design for manufacturing
• Design for quality
• NPI
• CAPA
• Technical investigations
• Process statistics
• Project management
• SAP
• Continuous Development
• Materials Science
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Medical Devices
• Deviation Investigations
• Joining Processes
• Computing Platforms
• Chemistry
• Corrective And Preventive Action (CAPA)
• Communication
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Feasibility Studies
• Electronics
• Process Engineering
• Innovation
• Problem Solving
• Laboratory Testing
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Manufacturing Processes
• Project Management
• Mentorship
• New Product Development
• Physics
• Process Development
• Process Optimization
• SAP Applications
• Statistics
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Investigation
• Reliability
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Science & Research
• Technology
• Manufacturing Process Development Engineer
• Software Developer / Engineer
• Software Developers

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