Project Leader, Product Introduction

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At Sonova, we envision a world where everyone can enjoy the delight of hearing. This vision inspires us and fuels our commitment to developing innovative solutions that improve hearing health and human connection - from personal audio devices and wireless communication systems to hearing aids and cochlear implants. We're dedicated to providing outstanding customer experiences through our global audiological care services, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to engage fully with the world around them.

Guided by a culture of continuous improvement that fosters resilience and self-motivation, our team is united by a shared commitment to excellence and a deep sense of pride in our work, each of us playing a vital role in creating meaningful change,

Here you’ll find a diverse range of opportunities that span both consumer and medical solutions and the freedom to shape your career while making an impact on the lives of others. Join us in our mission to create a more connected world, where every voice is heard and every story matters.

Kitchener, Ontario | Hybrid – 4 Days Onsite / 1 Day Remote | Contract for 12 months

Salary Range: $91,200 – $114,000 CAD

At Sonova, we create innovative hearing care solutions that help people enjoy the delight of hearing. We are looking for an experienced Project Leader, New Product Introduction (NPI) to join our Manufacturing Engineering team in Kitchener.

In this role, you will lead the transfer and introduction of new products from R&D into manufacturing and mass production. You will work across Manufacturing Engineering, R&D, Quality, Marketing, Supply Chain and other technical teams to ensure products and manufacturing processes are ready for successful launch.

This is a highly cross-functional position for someone who knows how to lead through influence, drive accountability, manage project deliverables and move complex manufacturing projects forward.

Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) and design-transfer activities from R&D into manufacturing.

Coordinate the transfer of components, subassemblies and finished products into Sonova manufacturing sites.

Drive manufacturing readiness, including cost, quality, delivery readiness and production yield.

Lead project planning activities with Manufacturing Engineering teams, including timelines, deliverables and resource requirements.

Partner closely with R&D, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Marketing, Supply Chain and technical subject-matter experts.

Ensure manufacturing requirements are considered early in the product-development process.

Identify manufacturing and testing technologies or processes needed to successfully scale products into mass production.

Coordinate manufacturing equipment, processes and supporting documentation required for product launches.

Facilitate project meetings, establish clear action items and hold cross-functional partners accountable for deliverables.

Provide project reporting and communicate project status, risks, priorities and required actions to key stakeholders.

Support scaling, relocation and manufacturing-transfer activities as required.

Lead or coordinate post-launch manufacturing improvement activities.

Support product and process changes throughout the product lifecycle after market introduction.

Participate in reliability-related activities and manufacturing issue resolution.

Support root-cause analysis, corrective actions, CAPA, change requests and Product Change Notifications (PCNs).

Coordinate first-article inspections and other verification activities associated with manufacturing changes.

Maintain accurate project and manufacturing documentation.

Bachelor’s degree, diploma or…