Director, Global Reliability & Quality

Celestica; Kulim; On-site; MYR 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology company in Kulim, Malaysia is seeking a Director of Global HPS Reliability & Quality. This role requires implementing quality metrics across HPS segments and directing product life cycle management. The ideal candidate will have extensive leadership experience in quality management, expertise in conducting audits, and advanced knowledge in reliability principles. Strong skills in communication and data analysis are essential. This full-time position offers a chance to lead significant quality initiatives in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 10 to 12 years of leadership in quality management and related functions.
• 5 years’ experience conducting audits with international regulations.
• Thorough knowledge of validation principles and testing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Implement the Global TQ@ Celestica HPS quality strategy.
• Establish and monitor quality objectives and metrics.
• Mentor groups on reliability challenges and assess risks.

Skills

Leadership in quality management

Conducting audits

Excellent English skills

Relationship management

Data analysis using Microsoft Office

Knowledge of validation principles

Design for reliability

Design for Six Sigma

Proficiency in ReliaSoft tools

Knowledge of 8D methodology

Education

Master's Degree in a related field

Tools

ReliaSoft Tools (Weibull++, ALTA Pro, BlockSim)

Job description

Req ID: 131485
Remote Position: No
Region: Asia
Country: Malaysia
State/Province: Kedah
City: Kulim

General Overview

Functional Area: Quality (QUA)
Career Stream: Global Reliability & Quality (GRQ)
Role: Director 2 (DR2)
Job Title: Director, Global HPS Reliability & Quality 2
Job Code: DR2-QUA-GRQ
Job Level: Level 13
Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect

Summary

Responsible for ensuring effective quality metrics are developed & implemented across quality groups in the HPS segment. Also responsible for management of the reliability strategy & directing execution of end-to-end product life cycle management within reliability functions (#LZ1)

Detailed Description

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

• Implement the Global TQ@ Celestica HPS quality strategy in collaboration with regional & site leaders
• Establish & monitor quality objectives & metrics, including benchmarking & trend analysis
• Leverage best practices & mentor groups in design, manufacturing & customer, on reliability challenges. Also, work with SCM, Warranty, Legal & Finance to assess reliability risks
• Support Celestica's QMS on certifications, customer surveys & system applications. Conduct reviews & deliver training as required
• Drive a TQ@ Celestica ‘Audit Ready’ culture compliant to regulatory at HPS sites
• Analyze components, assemblies, & motor drive level reliability models for design & predictive maintenance using Monte Carlo simulations & physics of failure on electronics. Also, identify potential issues on previous generation products using Weibull growth models
• Stay current on reliability advancements & lead DFMEAs, applying Design & Reliability principles, & electronic component de-rating calculations
• Mentor teams on 8D methodology for effective problem solving
• Drive planning & design of reliability tests to identify weakness in new product design

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• 10 to 12 years of leadership in quality management and/or related functions, including experience in Quality (Design, Supplier, Customer, Validation, Assurance, QMS, Reliability)
• 5 years’ experience conducting audits, including experience of international regulations & standards & managing inspections in various countries
• Excellent English verbal, written & presentation skills
• Outstanding relationship management & interpersonal skills
• Strong Microsoft Office skills with ability to conduct complex data analysis
• Thorough knowledge of validation principles & testing procedures
• Knowledge of design for reliability such DFMEA, Weibull analysis, including statistics, probability & testing methods
• Expertise in Design for Six Sigma principals & Monte Carlo simulation.
• Proficiency of ReliaSoft Tools (Weibull++, ALTA Pro, BlockSim) or a similar software
• Strong knowledge on 8D methodology

Physical Demands

• The job works in generally good conditions with occasional exposure (10% - 33%) to noise, odours, dust, drafts, chemicals, operating machinery, temperature extremes, hazardous substances, etc.
• Duties of this role may include sustained visual concentration on small areas, such as monitors/screens, sustained visual concentration on numbers/legal documents.
• Occasional overnight travel is required.

Typical Experience

• 11 to 14 years

Typical Education

• Master's Degree in a related field such as M.S. Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Materials, or Reliability Engineering, RAC(US), CQA, ASQ, or ISO/RABSQA Auditor Certification an asset, but not required

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.