Director Reliability Engineering (m/f/d)

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You will lead a team of reliability engineers, partner with stakeholders across RD, Quality, Operations and Product Management, and ensure reliability is embedded into both current products and future innovations. /p h3More about the role /h3 ul liLead, develop, and structure a high-performing Reliability Engineering team, establishing effective operating models, governance, and best practices. /li liDrive complex product reliability investigations, root cause analyses, and failure assessments of field returns and customer complaints, translating findings into actionable improvement plans. /li liPartner with key customers and internal stakeholders to communicate technical findings, present recommendations, and feed reliability learnings back into product development. /li liDefine and execute Sonova’s reliability engineering strategy, ensuring Design for Reliability principles, methods, and decision-making are embedded from concept through design, verification, industrialization, and lifecycle management. /li liEstablish and continuously improve reliability methodologies, including D-FMEA, Critical-to-Quality frameworks, reliability planning accelerated life testing, and data-driven failure analysis. /li liIdentify reliability risks and opportunities within the innovation pipeline, proactively assessing future products and technologies before market launch. /li liLead cross-functional improvement initiatives that enhance product robustness, customer satisfaction, and long-term business performance. /li liFoster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and reliability excellence across the organization. /li /ul h3More about you /h3 ul liDegree in Engineering, Physics, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field. /li li5+ years of leadership experience in Product Reliability Engineering, Reliability Testing, Quality Engineering, or a closely related field. /li liProven track record of leading and developing engineering teams, establishing structures, processes, and ways of working that enable scalability and performance. /li liStrong expertise in root cause analysis, design for reliability, failure investigation, and product improvement methodologies. /li liExperience working in highly regulated and quality-driven industries such as medical devices, automotive, aerospace, industrial electronics, or similar. /li liAbility to influence senior stakeholders and communicate complex technical topics to both technical and non-technical audiences. /li liStrategic mindset with the ability to balance operational execution, customer-facing activities, and long-term product reliability planning. /li liKnowledge of medical device regulations is advantageous. /li /ul h3More about what we offer: /h3 pAs one of the world’s leading hearing care providers headquartered in Switzerland, we’re committed to building an inclusive culture.

We offer a wide range of training opportunities for both your professional and personal development, and there are exceptional growth opportunities with individual development plans. /p h3Sonova is an equal opportunity employer. /h3 pWe team up.

We collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds to win with the best team in the marketplace. ph3Director Reliability Engineering (m/f/d) /h3 pAt Sonova, we create innovative hearing solutions that improve the lives of millions of people worldwide.

To strengthen our commitment to delivering exceptional product quality and customer experience, we are looking for a Director Reliability Engineering to lead our reliability strategy, build organizational capability, and drive reliability excellence across the full product lifecycle. /p pIn this highly visible leadership role, you will combine people leadership, technical problem-solving, and strategic product reliability planning.

We want to create an environment where you can balance a successful career with your commitments and interests outside of work, through our flexible hybrid working model.

We guarantee every person equal treatment in regard to employment and opportunity for employment, regardless of a candidate’s ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation or marital status, gender, genetic identity, age, disability or any other legally protected status. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr