Manufacturing Process Developer

Manufacturing Process Developer

Hybrid | Kitchener

This is a hybrid role with a majority of onsite days depending on project needs, offering an exciting opportunity to contribute to advanced manufacturing technologies and process development for custom hearing instruments. You will play a key role in developing, optimizing, implementing, and qualifying manufacturing technologies that support product innovation and operational excellence.

What you’ll do

• Develop, define, optimize, and maintain manufacturing technologies and processes supporting custom hearing instruments and advanced manufacturing initiatives


• Lead process development activities focused on:
  
  
  
  • Surface and joining technologies
  
  
  • Additive manufacturing
  
  
  • Manual assembly processes
  
  
  • Custom in-the-ear (ITE) products
  
  
  
  


• Identify and evaluate manufacturing technologies aligned with product and platform roadmaps


• Develop, adapt, qualify, and implement new manufacturing processes into production


• Partner cross-functionally with R&D, Manufacturing Engineering, and Operations teams to support innovation and product launches


• Promote Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Quality (DFQ), and Design for Automation (DFA) principles


• Standardize manufacturing processes and maintain process documentation and design rules


• Support manufacturing process validation and continuous improvement initiatives


• Perform process and failure analysis while benchmarking and improving existing technologies

What you bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, ideally in Materials Science, Process Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Microtechnology, or a related discipline


• Minimum of 2 years of experience in surface and/or joining technology (preferably bonding)


• Experience in process or technology development activities


• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to solve complex technical problems


• Hands-on approach with practical testing and laboratory work


• Strong communication and collaboration skills in cross-functional and multicultural environments

A minimum of 200Mb/sec download and 10Mb/sec upload speed internet connectivity is required to support any remote/hybrid employee functionality at Sonova 

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

Pay Range: 73K - 90K

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: 

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  Exciting and challenging work environment 

  
  

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  Collaborative culture 

  
  

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  Opportunities for continuous self-improvement 

  
  

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  Opportunities for flexible hybrid model work environment 

  
  

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  A company that values diversity and inclusion 

  
  

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

  
  

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  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.