Director, Design Engineering

Celestica Inc.; Malaysia; Hybrid; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica Inc. in Penang, Malaysia is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead global, cross‑functional teams on complex hardware projects. You will plan, design, and deploy technical solutions, mentor engineers, and manage budgets and vendor relationships to ensure on‑time delivery.

The role requires 20+ years of relevant experience in project and people management, with a background in electrical engineering, hardware design, or related disciplines. Local candidates preferred.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of relevant work experience in project and team management.

Responsibilities

• Lead global, cross-functional engineering teams and ensure alignment with project goals.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to teams and stakeholders.
• Develop and execute project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Collaborate with customers, suppliers, contractors and internal teams to deliver design and manufacturing processes.
• Mentor engineers and drive career development within the team.
• Oversee recruiting, training and development of team members.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Cross-functional teamwork

Budget management

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in engineering

Job description

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Date: Aug 28, 2026

Location: Penang, 07, MY

Detailed Responsibilities

Key tasks include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Design, develop, and implement technical solutions for complex projects. Participate in project planning and scheduling.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to global engineering teams.
• Take responsibility for non-technical aspects of projects, such as team management and financial oversight.
• Proactively plan for the team to be utilizing leading edge software and equipment, matching with the project and business needs and ensuring that they are properly funded for.
• Review and interpret customer specifications, and potentially act as the primary point of contact for customers.
• Analyze trade-offs in complex systems and recommend optimal solutions. Develop and execute system deployment strategies.
• Lead the global deployment of strategic technical projects and coordinate related efforts.
• Manage relationships with key vendors and partners.
• Research system concepts, develop project plans, and implement them in system designs.
• Design, modify, and implement hardware systems in line with Celestica’s procedures, standards, and customer requirements.
• Stay updated on industry trends and relevant regulations.
• Solve complex design issues and propose innovative solutions.
• Collaborate closely with suppliers, customers, contractors, and internal teams to ensure smooth design and manufacturing processes.
• Recommend system modifications and optimizations based on project needs.

Team Management Requirements

• Build and manage global, cross-functional engineering teams, ensuring alignment between team goals and project requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and career development support to team members, fostering professional growth for engineers.
• Develop and execute team workflows, optimizing project timelines and resource allocation.
• Oversee team performance evaluations and goal-setting processes, ensuring that team members meet their responsibilities effectively.
• Collaborate with other departments to promote cross-team cooperation and ensure successful project delivery.
• Responsible for recruiting, training, and developing team members, ensuring the team possesses the necessary skills and capabilities to meet the challenges of complex projects.
• Develop long-term growth plans for the team, ensuring continuous innovation and improvement capabilities.

Experience Requirements

• 20+ years of relevant work experience with substantial expertise in project and team management.
• Experience managing teams in a multinational environment is preferred.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master degree in a related engineering field, with a preference for electrical engineering, hardware design, or similar disciplines.

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.