R&D Project Leader

At Dynamic Ear Company, we envision a world without noise induced hearing loss. To achieve this, we develop innovative hearing protection solutions that allow people to control what they hear.

We are looking for a R&D Project Manager to help us achieving this goal.
 

Company:

DEC is part of the Sonova A.G. group. Sonova, headquartered in Stäfa, Switzerland, is the leading provider of innovative hearing care solutions.

DEC is a young and fast-growing organization focusing on innovation and technology, in-house development, and production with a reputation for high quality.

Working at DEC requires flexibility and eagerness to learn and contribute to the team. We embrace open communication and integrity, leading to job satisfaction and team success.

DEC is committed to bring innovative in-ear products to the market and has therefore a strong focus on technology development, product design and manufacturing. We jointly decide on new projects. Formed in 2007 and located in Delft (the Netherlands), Dynamic Ear Company (DEC) develops and manufactures professional hearing protection, acoustic filters, service tools and related products for musicians, industry, defence and all other areas where sound levels may cause hearing damage.

Job Description:
Reporting to the R&D Lead Hearing Protection you will be in a full-time position within the R&D department.

Tasks include:

• Definition and organization of multi-disciplinary projects, starting from a concept including:
  • Project organization into work packages, project planning, expectations, deliverables and identification of project risks.
  • Reaching out to other (R&D) groups within Sonova, for support and joint execution of projects.
  • Setting up projects according to relevant SOP’s, redefine SOP’s if required.
  • Support of product management with the establishment of detailed requirements.
  • Definition of the need for internal and external resources.
  • Establishment of a project budget.
  • Assessment of IP and relevant regulations together with the manager IP & Regulatory Affairs.
• Management of multi-disciplined projects including:
  • Taking the leadership role on project teams.
  • Taking the leadership role on the technical content of a project, including architecture decisions and technical specifications.
  • Management of subcontracting work.
  • Continually monitoring the project performance against plan. Management of disruptions and setbacks to schedule. Development and communication of contingency plans.
  • Lead in the identification and management of risks and opportunities identified from a budget, schedule, and quality viewpoint.
  • Working closely with product management and major project stakeholders creating a cooperative and efficient environment with a pro-active, results oriented focus.
  • Compilation and presentation of regular project reports to the project steering committee and management team.
  • Negotiating with line managers and third parties, minimizing resource bottlenecks.
  • Tracking of project accounts.
  • Ensuring compliance of all project and process components with the quality system.
• Delivery of an industrialized product to operations including:
  • Responsibility for fulfilment of requirements.
  • Responsibility for verification of compliance with specifications.
  • Responsibility for providing manufacturing and test means.
  • Responsibility for compliance with manufacturing cost targets, considering process yields.
• Technology and feasibility assessments.
• Represent PL considerations in annual budget efforts.

Skills and Experience:

• Experience with project leadership and/or management
• Experience in a multinational innovation-driven organization
• Able to cope with uncertainty in projects running inside a fast-paced complex environment
• Experience with R&D, working in R&D environment
• Managing multiple tasks independently
• Excellent communication skills
• Creative and problem solving.
• Spoken and written Dutch and/or English.

Personality:

• Willingness to participate in different project teams.
• Ability to carry out personal tasks effectively and to manage multiple tasks professionally.
• Hardworking, organized, self-motivated and passionate about getting things done.
• Capable of working as a standout colleague or independently with minimal direction or supervision.
• Motivated to collaborate, to share information and to strive for maximum team results.

Remuneration:

A competitive salary, pension scheme, 30 days annual leave and a pleasant working environment.

Application:
Interested? Please submit your CV and covering letter. For further information please contact Nishant Lawand, R&D Lead Hearing Protection, +31 15 2054086.

A Dutch work permit is obliged. No need to apply without holding this valid document. For this role applicants need to live within commuting distance from Delft.