Project Manager, Value Engineering

You will report to the Director, Value Engineering, and lead cross-functional Value Engineering projects across R&D, Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality and Regulatory Affairs. You will drive value improvement across the product lifecycle, from early development and industrialisation through sustaining products, ensuring solutions are cost-optimised, manufacturable and scalable. If you are passionate about solving complex problems through structured engineering methods and delivering measurable cost savings without compromising product safety or regulatory compliance, we would love to hear from you.

More about the role:

• Project Leadership: Own the end-to-end VE pipeline from ideation to implementation across new product introductions and sustaining products, ensuring projects are tracked and deliver measurable savings.
• Cost Analysis: Analyse product BOMs and manufacturing processes using Should-Cost modelling and Design-to-Cost (DTC) principles, setting target costs early in development and identifying and quantifying financial opportunities.
• Design & Process Optimisation: Lead DFM/DFA reviews with R&D and work with Manufacturing Engineering and suppliers to optimise and industrialise manufacturing processes, improving yield, cycle time, and scalability.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with R&D, Manufacturing, and suppliers to evaluate design and process alternatives, and work with Regulatory and Quality teams to ensure compliance with ISO 13485, FDA, and CE standards.
• Execution & Change Management: Drive projects through stage-gate processes from development to production ramp-up, overseeing engineering changes, process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), and qualifications prior to production release.

More about you:  

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial); an MBA or other advanced degree is an advantage.
• Experience: 5–7 years in the medical device industry or another regulated industry, with a proven track record in at least one of the following: value engineering/product cost optimisation, new product introduction and industrialisation, manufacturing process development and improvement, or supplier/ODM/EMS development and production ramp-up. Candidates with more experience will be considered for the Senior Manager position.
• Industry Knowledge: Hands-on manufacturing and process experience with hearing aids, earbuds, medical devices, wearables or similar miniaturised electronics is preferred.
• Technical Skills: Strong capability in one or more relevant areas, such as BOM and cost analysis/modelling, DFM/DFA, pilot builds, process FMEA, process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), process capability analysis and lean principles. Working knowledge of ISO 13485 QMS and Design Control (21 CFR Part 820 / MDSAP) is an advantage.
• Tools: Experience with ERP/PLM platforms (e.g., SAP, Windchill) and strong MS Excel skills.
• Certifications (Preferred): Lean Six Sigma, PMP or other relevant certifications.

Core competencies:

• Analytical Thinking: Structured problem-solving and data-driven decision making.
• Influence & Communication: Ability to align diverse stakeholders and communicate effectively across organisational levels.
• Project Execution: Disciplined delivery of complex, multi-track projects on time.
• Commercial Acumen: Understanding of P&L impact, margin drivers, and supplier economics.
• Change Leadership: Champions a culture of continuous improvement across teams.

More about what we offer:

As one of the world’s leading hearing care providers headquartered in Switzerland, we’re committed to building an inclusive culture. 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 offer a wide range of training opportunities for both your professional and personal development, and there are exceptional growth opportunities with individual development plans.