Lead Engineer, Manufacturing Process

Celestica Inc.; Kulim; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica Inc. in Malaysia seeks a Lead Engineer, Manufacturing Process to design, develop and optimize production processes for multiple customer products.

You will lead ECN changes, define assembly processes, review work instructions, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure quality, cost and delivery targets. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years in contract manufacturing or similar environments, with SAP knowledge and experience in PFMEA and BOM analysis.

Qualifications

• Capable of understanding customer documentation, drawings, and specifications.
• Lead ECN change management to support production implementation.
• Develop process flow and define assembly processes for engineering changes and new model development.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review work instructions for production.
• Analyze BOMs and define production structures.
• Contribute to budgeting and cost accounting considerations.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Team coordination

Negotiation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

D/PFMEA

Job description

Lead Engineer, Manufacturing Process

General Overview

Functional Area: Engineering
Career Stream: Process Engineering Manufacturing
SAP Short Name: ENG-ENG-PRM
Job Level: Level 07
IC/MGR: Individual Contributor
Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect

Summary

The 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

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

• Capability in understanding customer documentation, engineering drawings, specifications, and requirements.
• Lead ECN change management supporting production implementation.
• Develop process flow and define assembly processes for engineering changes and new model development.
• Well prepare and review work instructions for production.
• Customer’s bill of material (BOM) analysis and structure definition for production.
• Familiarity with SAP system and sort string definition.
• Knowledge of PCBA assembly process flow and D/PFMEA.
• Project management – ability to manage a single line engineering project with a limited number of participants. Create a project/change management plan, establish and distribute project roles, and communicate what is needed from the project participants to make the project successful.
• Financial acumen / business planning – solid understanding of Celestica’s budgeting and accounting system and the cost accounting practices relevant to engineering work. Always act with awareness of your work’s impact on financial results.
• Communicate clearly and timely all aspects of your work that may influence the profitability of the project and/or what is necessary for proper accounting and controlling.
• The following competencies may also be required and performed with help or under supervision: coaching/mentoring; communication/negotiation/presentation; customer interaction/ stakeholder management; quality & lean; working effectively with others; D/PFMEA; safety.

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.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Typical Experience

• 3 to 5 years of related experience in a contract manufacturing environment.

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.