Driven by the passion to improve quality of people’s lives, WS Audiology continues to grow as market leader in the hearing aid industry. With our commitment to increase penetration in an underserved hearing care market, we want to accelerate our business transformation in order to reach more people, more effectively.
We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Concept Design Engineer to lead innovative design initiatives and support the Mechanical Integration Development team for hearing aids. This role will enhance the team’s design expertise and best practices through cutting-edge mechanical solutions.
What you will do
- Lead the design and development of Behind-The-Ear (BTE) hearing aid concepts, including plastic, metal, and rubber parts, using appropriate software
- Evaluate and integrate new technologies, conduct risk assessments, testing, and proof of concept
- Collaborate with suppliers, research institutions, and experts in hardware, acoustics, and simulation for innovation and development of future hearing aid technologies
- Analyze competitor products and formulate strategic initiatives for new technology in the hearing aid industry
- Contribute to cross-functional and global projects, introduce new engineering concepts, and stay updated on industry trends
- Apply critical thinking and drive project success through initiative, teamwork, and effective execution of forefront technology.
What you bring
Experience
- Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Product Design stream preferred)
- 5-7 years professional experience working in consumer product design and development
- Extensive design experience with metal, plastic, rubber, and electro-mechanical components, including decorative processes such as IMD, NCVM, and coatings
- Proficient in CAD modeling, Tolerance Analysis, DFMEA, FEA, DOE, DFSS and Product Development Process
Personal competencies
- Good project management skills and leadership
- Independent and resourceful
- Good communication and critical thinking skills
Who we are
At WS Audiology, we provide innovative hearing aids and hearing health services.
Together with our 12,000 colleagues in 130 countries, we invite you to help unlock human potential by bringing back hearing for millions of people around the world.
With us, you will become part of a truly global company where we care for one another, welcome diversity and celebrate our successes.
Sounds wonderful? We can't wait to hear from you.
WS Audiology is an equal-opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for all. Regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status we firmly believe that our work is at its best when everyone feels free to be their most authentic self.
