Manufacturing Process Engineer

Celestica; Penang; On-site; MYR 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica in Penang, Malaysia seeks a Staff Engineer, Manufacturing Process to shape the production methods for large, heavy, high-voltage equipment. You will provide DFM/DFA feedback to design teams and lead production launches by designing scalable and safe manufacturing processes.

You will drive PFMEA, safety and quality protocols, and collaborate with Design and Quality Engineering to optimize new product introductions for efficiency and reliability.

Qualifications

• Project management and process ownership in medium-to-high complexity manufacturing environments.
• Cross-functional collaboration with Design Engineering and Quality Engineering teams.
• Strong grounding in quality and continuous improvement methods, PFMEA, 8D, 5 Whys, CAPA.

Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods using Lean Manufacturing principles, value stream mapping, and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Design line layouts, workstations, and material flows for production lines.
• Specify, procure, and commission manufacturing equipment, including heavy-duty cranes and testing equipment.
• Design or source specialized jigs, fixtures, and lifting beams for safe handling and assembly of heavy equipment.
• Integrate automation and smart factory technologies, data logging, and automated end-of-line testing.
• Lead PFMEA activities to identify and mitigate manufacturing risks.
• Develop and implement safety and quality protocols focused on high-voltage safety and heavy rigging.
• Create and maintain SOPs, routings, and work instructions.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality & continuous improvement

Safety leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

General Overview

Job Title: Staff Engineer, Manufacturing Process

Functional Area: Engineering (ENG)

Career Stream: Process Engineering Manufacturing (PRM)

Role: Staff Engineer (SEN)

Job Code: SEN-ENG-PRM

Job Band: 10

Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect

Summary

The Manufacturing Process Engineer – Heavy Equipment position provides key capabilities to successfully manufacture large, heavy, high-voltage equipment. The role will be engaged in the lifecycle of the product by first providing DFM/DFA feedback to the design team, then facilitating production launch activities by designing the manufacturing process, and finally enabling scalable and sustainable manufacturing.

Detailed Description

The person in this role will support manufacturing process design, industrialization, and continuous improvement across heavy equipment and high voltage production environments. They will help establish scalable, safe, and efficient manufacturing methods for both high-weight/low-volume and modular/scalable production lines.

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

• Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods using Lean Manufacturing principles, value stream mapping, and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Design line layouts, workstations, and material flows for production lines.
• Specify, procure, and commission manufacturing equipment, including heavy-duty cranes, torque tools, automated guided vehicles, and battery testing equipment.
• Design or source specialized jigs, fixtures, and lifting beams for the safe handling and precise assembly of heavy, high-voltage equipment.
• Integrate automation and smart factory technologies, including assembly tools with data logging and automated end-of-line testing.
• Lead PFMEA activities to identify and mitigate manufacturing risks.
• Develop and implement safety and quality protocols focused on high-voltage safety, battery handling, and heavy structural rigging.
• Create and maintain standard operating procedures, manufacturing routings, and work instructions.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering to ensure new product introductions are optimized for efficient, scalable, and safe manufacturing.
• Partner with Quality Engineering to root-cause production defects and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Provide DFM/DFA feedback to the product design team.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

Enabling Competencies

• Project management and process ownership in medium-to-high complexity manufacturing environments.
• Cross-functional collaboration with Design Engineering and Quality Engineering teams.
• Strong grounding in quality and continuous improvement methods, including PFMEA, 8D, 5 Whys, and CAPA.
• Safety leadership in heavy industrial and high-voltage manufacturing environments.

Technical Competencies

• Strong understanding of large equipment mechanical and electrical assembly.
• Familiarity with electrical assembly, wiring harness routing, and high-voltage safety environments.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Creo, or Catia, and manufacturing simulation/layout tools such as AutoCAD.
• Strong background in Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kanban, and root-cause analysis.
• Experience with lithium-ion battery integration, BESS containerization, or EV powertrains is preferred.
• Certifications in Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing are preferred.
• Experience with MES and ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle is preferred.

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.
• Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Typical Experience

5–7+ years of experience in a medium-to-high complexity manufacturing environment such as heavy equipment, automotive, aerospace, or renewables.

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.

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.