DFA Mechanical Engineer

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

Job summary

Celestica in Penang seeks an Operations Engineering Consultant 1 to manage DFA workflows, model assembly sequences, and support cross-functional design teams. The role emphasizes pre-DFA reporting, trial builds, and site-level troubleshooting in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Candidates should have 8+ years in mechanical, assembly or NPI engineering with system integration experience and a degree in mechanical engineering or related field. Local candidates preferred.

Qualifications

• Four to eight years in mechanical, assembly or NPI engineering with system integration exposure.
• Degree in mechanical engineering.
• Eight plus years of experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Educational requirements may vary by geography.

Responsibilities

• Run pre-DFA on assigned platforms and issue the report before release.
• Model the assembly sequence and check interference, fastening, routing and service access.
• Log findings with severity and route, and work the disposition with mechanical and industrial design.
• Support trial builds at the site and capture assembly cycle time and operator-induced defect modes.
• Support rack integration, thermal and cold plate assembly questions for the assigned site.
• Propose DFA rule changes from recurring findings and from field service data.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

NPI engineering

System integration

Trial builds

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

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DFA Mechanical Engineer

Date: Oct 13, 2026

Location: Penang, 07, MY

General Overview

Functional Area: ENG - Engineering
Career Stream: OPE - Operations Engineering
Role: Consultant 1
SAP Short Name: CO1
Job Title: Operations Engineering Consultant 1
Job Code: CO1-ENG-OPS
Job Level: Band 10
Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect

Summary

• Runs the assembly and serviceability screen inside design: models the assembly sequence, checks access, tool clearance and handling, and raises findings before the mechanical design is committed.
• Supports trial builds and mechanical issues at the assigned site.

Detailed Description

• Run pre-DFA on assigned platforms and issue the report before release.
• Model the assembly sequence and check interference, fastening, routing and service access.
• Log findings with severity and route, and work the disposition with mechanical and industrial design.
• Support trial builds at the site and capture assembly cycle time and operator-induced defect modes.
• Support rack integration, thermal and cold plate assembly questions for the assigned site.
• Propose DFA rule changes from recurring findings and from field service data.

• Four to eight years in mechanical, assembly or NPI engineering with system integration exposure.
• Degree in mechanical engineering.

Physical Demands

• Four to eight years in mechanical, assembly or NPI engineering with system integration exposure.
• Degree in mechanical engineering.

Typical Experience

• Eight plus years of experience

Typical Education

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or 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, 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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