Director, Industrial Engineering (Singapore, Singapore)

Sonova
Singapore
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Industrial, Process & Manufacturing EngineeringSkills: ["Cross-functional collaboration","Leadership","Continuous improvement","Process optimization","Documentation and traceability"]

Lead manufacturing process design, ERP data integrity, and continuous improvement for hearing aid (or related medical device) production. Own BOM and manufacturing routings/cycle times in ERP to support accurate costing, capacity planning, and scheduling. Drive cycle time, line balancing, yield, and scrap reduction using Lean/Six Sigma. Manage engineering change and qualification activities while ensuring compliance with ISO 13485 and applicable medical device regulations.

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Director, Industrial Engineering (Singapore, Singapore)

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Job Summary

Lead manufacturing process design, ERP data integrity, and continuous improvement for hearing aid (or related medical device) production. Own BOM and manufacturing routings/cycle times in ERP to support accurate costing, capacity planning, and scheduling. Drive cycle time, line balancing, yield, and scrap reduction using Lean/Six Sigma. Manage engineering change and qualification activities while ensuring compliance with ISO 13485 and applicable medical device regulations.
Location: Singapore
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Industrial, Process & Manufacturing Engineering
Seniority: Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Own Bill of Material (BOM) maintenance in ERP with accurate version control, and set up manufacturing process routings and cycle times.
  • •Ensure ERP data integrity to enable accurate costing, capacity planning, and production scheduling.
  • •Lead cycle time studies, line balancing, and cycle time reduction, driving productivity, yield improvement, and scrap reduction.
  • •Manage Engineering Change Management (ECM/ECO) with cross-functional review, impact assessment, and proper documentation, including engineering qualification of alternate sources.
  • •Ensure manufacturing process compliance with ISO 13485 and applicable medical device regulations; support Process FMEA, Process Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), and quality investigations while maintaining audit-ready documentation.

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering (or related).
  • •8–10+ years in manufacturing/industrial engineering, with advantage in medical device or precision electronics manufacturing.
  • •Hands-on ERP experience including BOM structuring, routing setup, and cycle time data management (SAP, Oracle, or similar).
  • •Deep knowledge of ISO 13485 and design controls under 21 CFR 820 and/or EU MDR.
  • •Experience leading Engineering Change Management and component/process qualification in a regulated environment.
Experience:Medical devicesPrecision electronicsRegulated manufacturingERPManufacturingLean Six Sigma
Education:
Skills:Cross-functional collaborationLeadershipContinuous improvementProcess optimizationDocumentation and traceability
Certifications:Six Sigma
Tech Stack:ERPSAPOracleBill of Materials (BOM)Manufacturing routingsCycle time dataLeanSix SigmaISO 1348521 CFR 820EU MDR

Company Brief

Sonova
Designs, manufactures, and distributes hearing care solutions including hearing aids, cochlear implant accessories, and wireless communication devices, serving audiologists and consumers worldwide through clinics, retail networks, and distribution partners.
Industry: Medical Devices
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Stäfa, Switzerland
Founded: 1947
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