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Sonova Group · 11 hours ago

Process Engineer

Aurora, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$71K/yr - $103K/yr

3+ years exp

Sonova Group is a company specializing in medical devices, and they are seeking a Process Engineer to support engineering initiatives related to new product launches and manufacturing process improvements. The role involves executing projects for process improvement and development while ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory standards.

Medical Device

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Closely work with HQ, ME-Manufacturing Engineering Team, and site engineering teams for development and implementation of New or enhanced processes

Implement New Processes for service through optimization, improvement, root cause analysis

Conduct bench testing on all products, hearing instrument components and processes within the AODC engineering lab

Be a Subject Matter expert on end-to-end manufacturing processes such as 3D printing, assembly, Surface coating & curing, Electroacoustic Testing etc

Validate processes as needed per the QMS & SOP

Create a work instruction, Prepare Layout

Leads Service Layout Changes by working with site Engineers and Streamlining the process

Reviews and supports Validation of Service processes and changes in the region

Own assigned product/process lines from process setup, scale up, sustainment and decision making

Responsible for review and release of couple of products daily for quality inspections i.e. one of Sonova product Lyric

Be the subject matter expert on assigned processes to resolve any process or material issues tied to the product

Sign off on release of products to the next process step through thorough investigation, and analysis

Provide guidance to the QA team on do’s and don’ts on inspection processes

Maintain internal data collection, perform data analysis, interpret findings and disseminate reports

Use the SonovaX tools to help drive Continuous Improvement within manufacturing processes

Be part of Kaizens as Engineering representative to help improving operation KPI

Recommend Optimal Layouts to improve the manufacturing processes of medical device

Evaluate, prototype and develop manufacturing technologies and processes to automate Key process steps in the manufacturing process

Develop New process to optimally manufacture electronic hearing aid devices

Leverage already existing manufacturing processes from HQ and optimize the manufacturing processes through process development, automation and technology integration

Manage Key projects from inception through validation and roll out

Qualification

Process EngineeringManufacturing ProcessesAutomationRoboticsMaterial ScienceData AnalysisSAPComputer ExperienceAutoCADSolidworksAnalytical SkillsProficient in EnglishOrganizational SkillsTeam Player

Required

Bachelor's degree in electrical/Electronic or Mechanical Engineering

Material science knowledge

3-4 years' experience in Process Engineering

Automation and Robotics Experience

Proficient in English

Manufacturing Processes

Computer experience, working knowledge of Microsoft products including Office

Strong analytical and organizational skill

Team player and go getter

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

Preferred

AutoCAD, Solidworks knowledge is a plus, but not required

SAP Experience (or other ERP system) a plus

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Health Savings, Health Reimbursement, Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Accounts

TeleHealth options

401k plan with company match

Company paid life/ad&d insurance

Company paid Short/Long-Term Disability coverage (STD/LTD)

Accident/Hospital Indemnity coverage

Legal/ID Theft Assistance

PTO (or sick and vacation time), floating Diversity Day, & paid holidays

Paid parental bonding leave

Employee Assistance Program (24/7 mental health support hotline, 5 company paid counseling sessions and more)

Robust Internal Career Growth opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Hearing aid discount for employees and family

Internal social recognition platform

Company

Sonova Group

Glassdoor3.7

Around 25% of the world’s population is living with hearing loss.

Founded in 1947

Stäfa, CH

10001+ employees

http://www.sonova.com

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