Director, Design Engineering

Celestica; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica, a global hardware design and manufacturing leader, seeks a Director of Design Engineering to drive end-to-end electrical system design and robust product development. You will collaborate with customers, manufacturing engineers, and project leaders to deliver high-quality hardware solutions while aligning with Celestica standards and processes.

You will lead cross-functional teams across regions, manage budgets, and advocate for state-of-the-art tools and methodologies to stay ahead

Qualifications

• 20+ years of relevant work experience with substantial expertise in project and team management.
• Experience managing teams in a multinational environment is preferred.
• Bachelor's or Master degree in a related engineering field, with a preference for electrical engineering or hardware design.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement technical solutions for complex projects and participate in planning and scheduling.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to global engineering teams.
• Manage non-technical aspects of projects, including team management and financial oversight.
• Plan for team adoption of cutting-edge software and equipment, funded appropriately.
• Review customer specifications and serve as primary contact when needed.
• Analyze trade-offs in complex systems and deploy optimal solutions.

Skills

Technical leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Team development

Vendor management

System design

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Job description

Req ID: 139099

Remote Position: No

Region: Asia

Country: Malaysia

State/Province: Bayan Lepas

City: Penang

General Overview

Job Title: Director, Design Engineering 1

Functional Area: Engineering (ENG)

Career Stream: Engineering (ENG)

Role: Director 1 (DR1)

Job Code: DR1-ENG-DSGN

Job Band: 12

Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect

Summary

Job Summary

The Engineering Director, Hardware Design is responsible for collaborating with cross-functional teams, including designers, customers, manufacturing engineers, and project leadership, to ensure robust and high-quality product development. The role involves enhancing designs through feedback from areas such as manufacturing, testing, supply chain, reliability, industrial design, and simulations. The engineer will provide full support throughout the manufacturing process for the electrical systems they have designed.

Detailed Description

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.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

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.

Physical Demands

Typical Experience

Typical Education

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.