at Starkey Laboratories, Inc. in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United States
Job Description
Description
Starkey is a world leader in the manufacturing and distribution of advanced hearing technologies. We are in the business of connecting people and changing lives. Our teams come to work each day focused on ensuring people everywhere have the products and services they need to hear better and live better. Founded in 1967 by Bill Austin, Starkey is known for our cutting-edge hearing health innovations, industry-leading research and development, and not being afraid to push the edge of what's possible. We are headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, have over 5,000 employees in 29 facilities across the globe, and do business in more than 100 markets worldwide.
Watch this video to see more of what sets Starkey apart. https://youtu.be/9cUYwTlCepg?si=wkovx8_R_iINfrc6
JOB SUMMARY DESCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE OF JOB
Under minimal supervision, lead the definition, design, verification, and optimization of novel hearing aid products, technologies, and accessories. Must thrive in solving challenging multi-discipline product and manufacturing challenges to bring compelling new hearing aid products to market. Must possess relevant technical expertise across multiple engineering disciplines, effective communication skills, creativity, and internal drive to lead the creation of product designs that are recognized as best-in-class in the hearing aid industry. Must have the ability to work both independently and in a group environment. Must be able to lead effectively in a cross-functional team environment, lead teams with and promote an entrepreneurial team spirit, provide leadership and clarity for addressing hearing aid product, design, and manufacturing challenges, and have a passion for continuous improvement.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/RESULTS
Collaborate with Advanced Development and participate in R&D technology development initiatives to define and mature new product concepts and technologies; inform and influence Starkey technology and product roadmaps
Establish a strong pipeline of innovation which brings new product concepts, and technologies forward to hearing aid products
Lead the transition of new product concepts and technologies from Technology Maturation through New Product Development
Provide leadership and contribute to product specification and requirement generation working with Advanced Development, Product Management, Product Development , and other Starkey functions as necessary.
Provide consultation and subject matter expertise guidance to Technology Development projects and personnel to ensure efficient and predictable integration of new product concepts and technologies
Lead the development of novel hearing aid products through the Starkey gNPI product development process
Ensure that the released products meet the stated product DFX objectives as defined in the Product Vision while meeting committed scope, quality, reliability, and timeline objectives .
Lead the process of effective decomposition of Product User and System Requirements into hearing aid subsystem requirements and specifications that guide product development
Lead the cross-functional design and implementation of hearing aid products and respective sub-assemblies; ensure rigorous cross-functional design, review, and issue management processes
Guide DFMEA,risk assessment and mitigation, project planning, and Design for Cost/Quality/Reliability attainment for product development.
Lead Design Verification (DVT) testing, data analysis, problem solving, and conduct commensurate reviews to ensure and document that the product meets applicable requirements
Support Design Validation and clinical testing of new products
Lead research and technology development for novel or advanced hearing aid concepts,
Research latest developments in
Research latest developments in the field of acoustics, MEMS, and other hearing aid and relevant consumer audio technologies.
Develop portfolio of concept designs for both standard and custom hearing aid products highlighting innovations and design for manufacturability
Identify patentable IP and write patent disclosures.
Write to document design decision, technology investigations and inform company technology strategies.
Drive continuous improvement in product development and processes.
Identify and implement improvements in the product development process that could be streamlined.
Contribute to advancing the capabilities of product development and R&D which drive impactful improvements in efficiency, quality, reliability, and predictability of execution
Drive transfer of products and product knowledge into manufacturing, education and training, sales, and trade shows.
Provide inputs for Quality, Manufacturing, and Marketing to support Product Transfer and Product Release .
Collaborate with manufacturing, operations, and quality... For full info follow application link.
Starkey Hearing Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Vet/Disabled.
