Mechanical Design Engineer

Celestica Inc.; Penang; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica Inc. in Penang is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to manage supplier identification, analyze bids and drive quality performance. The role requires design tools expertise and a strong grasp of ISO/IATF standards.

Responsibilities include NPIs documentation, engineering calculations and collaboration with cross-functional teams to meet project goals. Travel may be required to support overseas suppliers and manufacturing partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Mechatronics/Manufacturing/Materials engineering.
• 2-3 years of related experience in engineering, manufacturing, quality management and SCM preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and qualified suppliers for engineering and manufacturing needs.
• Prepare engineering calculations, design change proposals and review drawings/ specs.
• Analyze supplier quotes and bids to inform decisions.
• Drive supplier quality performance management (DPPM, SQIP).
• Document NPIs (FAI, PPAP) and maintain records.
• Apply SolidWorks/Creo for design tasks and ensure ISO/IATF/AS9100 quality standards.

Skills

GD&T

DFM

FMEA

GR&R

Project management

Communication in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Mechatronics/Manufacturing/Materials engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer

Date: Sep 14, 2026

Location: Penang, 07, MY

General Overview

Functional Area: ENG - Engineering
Career Stream: OPE - Operations Engineering
Role: Associate
SAP Short Name: ASS
Job Title: Operations Engineering Associate
Job Code: ASS-ENG-OPS
Job Level: Band06
Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect

Detailed Description

• Manage the supplier identification and qualification process activities
• Prepares engineering calculation, design change proposal, review customer drawing
  and technical specs, propose design recommendation
• Analyze supplier quotes and bids
• Participate in driving the supplier quality performance management e.g., DPPM, SQIP
  etc.
• Document and maintain the records of NPIs (FAI, PPAP documentations)
• Any other activities related to department requirement
• Technical Tools: Strong understanding of engineering and quality tools, including
  GD&T, DFM, FMEA, and GR&R.
• Manufacturing Knowledge: Hands-on experience with sheet metal and machining
  processes, as well as a good understanding of secondary processes (e.g., plating,
  powder coating, anodizing).
• Design Software: Proficiency in mechanical design software such as SolidWorks or
  Creo.
• Industry Standards: Knowledge of ISO 9001/IATF 16949/AS9100 quality management
  systems.
• Project & Problem Solving: Familiarity with project management processes, alongside
  strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Communication: Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in
  writing.
• Travel: Willingness and ability to travel overseas as required by the role.

Typical Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, -Mechanical/Mechatronics/ Manufacturing /Materials
  engineering
• 2-3 years of related experience in engineering, manufacturing, quality management and
  SCM discipline preferred or equivalent of combination of experience

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.