07 - Engineer, Mechanical Design

Celestica Inc.; George Town; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica Inc. in Penang is seeking a Senior Lead Mechanical Engineer to join our team and drive architecture, design and optimization of advanced mechanical solutions.

You will lead cross-functional collaboration with engineering, customers, supply chain and project leadership to ensure designs meet high standards, pass DFx reviews, and transition smoothly to manufacturing, with emphasis on HealthTech, Industrial, and Aerospace sectors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master degree in mechanical engineering.
• Fluent in written and spoken English, ability to work in an international team.
• Minimum 5-10 years of direct mechanical product design experience in a multi-disciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architect, design and implementation of mechanical solutions across domains.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers and customers to integrate systems into product architecture.
• Drive design handover to manufacturing with DFx focus and cost considerations.
• Develop prototypes, conduct testing, and iterate designs for validation.
• Support technical proposals, planning and cost estimation during quoting.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

English fluency

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

FEA

Thermal analysis

Job description

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07 - Engineer, Mechanical Design

Date: Oct 13, 2026

Location: Penang, 07, MY

Summary

We are seeking talented and motivated Senior Lead Mechanical Engineer to join our dynamic and growing organization that enable industry leaders to deliver products that leave positive impacts to the world.

The Senior Lead Mechanical Engineer will contribute to the architect, design, and optimization of the innovative solutions for HealthTech, Industrial, Smart Energy, Aerospace and Capital Equipment. In this role, the Senior Lead Mechanical Engineer will play a pivotal role along with cross functional teams of other engineers, customers, supply chain and project leadership to ensure solutions meet the highest industry standards.

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Detailed Description

Recognized subject matter expert for one or more technical areas. See Technical Competencies section.

Lead the architect, design and implementation of technical solutions in multiple domains and market segments that meets the customer, regulatory requirements.

Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and customers to integrate mechanical systems into overall product architecture and support product transition to manufacturing.

With the relevant technical competencies, convert concepts into design requirements, develop CAD models and technical drawings, conduct design simulations / reliability analysis, tooling design, and DFx review.

Develop prototypes and conduct rigorous testing to validate design concepts and iterate as necessary.

Support technical proposal, planning and cost estimation that will aid in the initial quoting process.

Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, regulations and best practices to contribute to the advancement of design best practices, procedures, quality, efficiency or the acquisitions of new capabilities.

Passionate about solving complex issues and innovate under tight project requirement.

Design for Manufacturing & Quality Assurance

Products that are not manufacturable will not benefit our customer and more importantly the end user. This role requires to collaborate with manufacturing partners to ensure seamless production and timely delivery, identify and evaluate materials and manufacturing processes that align with product requirements and contribute to cost effective solutions.

Proficient in product development life cycle process and compliance to product quality standard.

Discipline Leaderships

Right-the-First Time Lean and Quality mindset.

The following competencies are fundamental for this role: Coaching/Mentoring; Communication/Negotiation/Presentation; Creative Problem Solving (8D/Corrective Actions), Customer/Stakeholder Management; Quality & Lean, D/PFMEA, Design of Experiments (DOE).

3D CAD Modelling (Creo/SolidWorks), Industrial Design, Plastic/Sheet Metal/Machining/Casting/Rubber design, Thermal Analysis/Modelling, Sensors/Moving Parts Integration, FEA, Tolerance Analysis, DFA-Assembly, Mechanical Component & Commodities, Material Properties and Mechanical Assembly.

Physical Demands

• Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.
• Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.
• Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Typical Experience

Minimum 5-10 years of direct working experiences in mechanical product design within a multi-disciplinary environment and have completed multiple product development cycles.

Good knowledge in industrial standards and system level environmental compliance.

Fluent in both written and spoken English, ability to work in an international team.

Good team work attitude, collaboration and communication skills.

Business travel possible (include the oversea travel)

Typical Education

• Bachelor or Master degree in mechanical engineering. PHD with fewer industrial working experience is welcome to apply.

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.

Celestica is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on any protected status (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status or other characteristics protected by law).
At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Special arrangements can be made for candidates who need it throughout the hiring process. Please indicate your needs and we will work with you to meet them.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Celestica, Inc. (NYSE: CLS; TSX: CLS) is a technology leader dedicated to driving customer success and market advancements. With deep expertise in design, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and platform solutions, Celestica enables critical data center infrastructure for AI, cloud, and hybrid cloud and advances technologies in high-growth markets. With a talented team and a strategic global network, Celestica helps its customers achieve competitive advantages.

Today, Celestica delivers innovative supply chain solutions globally to customers in strategic two operating and reporting segments: Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) and Connectivity and Cloud Solutions (CC):

ATS: This segment serves customers in complex, regulated and high-reliability markets such as Industrial & Smart Energy, Aerospace & Defense, Semiconductor Capital Equipment, and HealthTech. It is engineering led, with deep expertise in design, manufacturing and lifecycle solutions.

CCS: This segment focuses on high-performance technology solutions and services for the data center, serving hyperscalers, digital native customers and enterprises. Celestica's Platform Solutions offering provides innovative and customizable computing, storage and networking solutions enabling AI-driven growth.

Built on a legacy of trust and performance, Celestica has earned its reputation by delivering results in complex and fast-changing markets. Celestica exceeds customer expectations by identifying trends and staying ahead of the curve. Backed by comprehensive capabilities and a global network across North America, Europe and Asia, Celestica helps customers gain competitive advantage with the quality, flexibility and resiliency they need to respond quickly to shifts in demand. Guided by a bold vision to accelerate market advancements, Celestica delivers innovative solutions and technologies that turn complexity into opportunity. Anchored in teamwork and commitment, Celestica strives to be the most trusted partner to its customers and colleagues worldwide.

Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.
Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.

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