08 - Lead Engineer, Manufacturing Process

Celestica Inc.; Kulai; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica Inc. is seeking a Lead Engineer, Manufacturing Process in Senai, Johor, Malaysia. The role focuses on designing, deploying, and optimizing PCB assembly processes to meet quality, cost, and delivery targets.

You will drive production data preparation, routing accuracy in SAP and SP2, and manufacturing instructions. Responsibilities include launching new products, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring changes are properly documented.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical Engineering.
• 8–10 years EMS industry experience.
• ISO procedures knowledge.
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and optimize production data for PCB Assembly.
• Create and maintain detailed production routings in SAP and Spectrum Pro (SP2).
• Develop PCB assembly instructions considering production capabilities.
• Manage stencil optimization and inventory for timely delivery.
• Oversee new product launches and coordinate with cross-functional teams.
• Manage product changes and version control.

Skills

Process optimization

Data analysis

SAP

Spectrum Pro (SP2)

NPI

DFM

Quality systems

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor degree in Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Spectrum Pro (SP2)

Job description

08 - Lead Engineer, Manufacturing Process

Date: Sep 25, 2026

Location: Senai, 01, MY

Remote Position: No
Region: Asia
Country: Malaysia
State/Province: Johor
City: Senai

Summary

The Lead Engineer, Manufacturing Process is responsible for designing, developing, deploying and optimizing processes for manufacturing to achieve quality cost and delivery goals for Celestica and its customers products.

Detailed Description

• Prepare and optimize production data for PCB Assembly, ensuring efficient and high-quality output.
• Create and maintain detailed production routings in SAP and Spectrum Pro (SP2), optimizing the material and product flow.
• Develop clear and concise PCB assembly instructions, considering the requirements and capabilities of the production.
• Manage stencil optimization and inventory, ensuring timely delivery and optimal use.
• Oversee the launch of new products, creating all necessary documentation and coordinating with cross-functional teams.
• Manage product changes and version control, ensuring all relevant parties are informed.
• Collaborate closely with production and product development teams, providing technical expertise and support, and fostering a strong team environment.
• Preparing NPI for new models and Design for Manufacturing (DFM).
• Preventing and eliminating process defects and maintaining quality levels
• Liaise with the departments and work together (I.E, Quality and Product Engineering) during new product introductions (NPI) stage
• Design and fabricate jig and fixtures and register into system.
• Documentation new equipment and other capital requirement to meet customer demand and maintaining the company’s technology level in line with Industrial trends.
• Perform process validation from front to end PCB assembly process
• Propose to superior suitable process or machine for manufacturing process.
• Responsible to up the machine if machine break-down or follow-up with supplier.
• Participating in all meeting as required. Exp. SCAR meeting, FA run, FMEA.
• Supervise Technician and Repairer.
• Assist Manager to do data analysis, capability studies on machine and product.
• Degree in Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical Engineering
• 8-10 years of working experience in EMS environment.
• Trained and understand ISO working procedures.
• Familiar engineering documentation BOM/ECN implementation.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the design process for systems and printed circuit boards, subassemblies, or other related company products
• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment used for systems and printed circuit boards and subassemblies
• In-depth knowledge of industry and quality standards and SPC methodologies
• In-depth knowledge of materials and components used in the construction of systems and printed circuit boards and subassemblies.
• 3-5 years people management skills, Systematic job load assignments to subordinate

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

• 1 to 3 years of related experienc;Experience in similar job roles

Typical Education

Bachelor degree or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Educational Requirements may vary by Geography

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 (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world’s best brands. Through our recognized customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development – from drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next-generation hardware platform solutions for the Cloud.Headquartered in Toronto, with talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers.

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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