Manufacturing Engineering Quality Assurance Manager

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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.

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.

Manufacturing Engineering QA Manager

Sonova is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering QA Manager to ensure end-to-end quality and regulatory compliance across Manufacturing Engineering and Services processes. This role provides QA leadership and hands-on expertise in design transfer, process validation, FMEA, nonconforming product disposition, CAPA, change control, audits, complaint handling, and QA-driven projects, with an emphasis on MDSAP and MDR compliance and strong operational quality metrics.

• Maintain and monitor QA activities and document control to ensure compliance with internal procedures and international regulations, including MDSAP and MDR
• Support alignment with applicable standards and regulatory requirements, including ISO 13485, ISO 9001, FDA, and MDR 2017/745
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering and Global Services teams on design transfer, process validation, FMEA, non-product software validation, and equipment qualification/verification activities
• Support internal and external audit preparation, attendance, responses, evidence collection, and CAPA closure related to audit findings
• Trend and analyze OPS Key Performance Indicators to measure process effectiveness and recommend quality improvements
• Oversee evaluation and disposition of nonconforming products and processes, coordinating resolution with Quality Assurance, Reliability, Manufacturing Engineering, and Operations
• Coordinate CAPA activities, support root cause investigations, perform change control impact analysis, and assist with complaint handling documentation and resolution

• Graduate degree in engineering, science, quality, or another technical field required;
  Bachelor’s degree considered an asset
• 4+ years of experience in a medical device manufacturing environment within a quality-related role
• Knowledge of ISO 13485, ISO 9001, MDR 2017/745, 21 CFR 820, and MDSAP required
• Experience with design transfer, process validation, nonconforming product, and CAPA processes preferred
• Strong communication, presentation, stakeholder management, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated, proactive, organized, reliable, and able to explain complex quality regulations to non-experts
• Advanced MS Office skills required; SAP R/3 or S/4, eQMS, Service Now, and Planisware experience preferred

Travel: 10% travel may be required.

• 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

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