Senior Manager, Commodity Engineering

Celestica; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica Malaysia, based in Penang, seeks a senior professional to lead Build to Print commodities and supplier quality programs for its advanced technology, computing cloud solution segment. You will drive supplier qualification, audits and localization while overseeing a cross-functional team across global sites.

You will manage supplier performance, apply Lean/Six Sigma for improvements, and support cost-reduction initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and Business or higher required.
• 10+ years in engineering, manufacturing, quality management or SCM.
• Experience with high-speed interconnects or fibre optics preferred.
• Knowledge of ISO9001, ISO13485, AS9100, ISO14001, IATF 16949, VDA 6.3, IPC standards and GDT.
• Strong analytical, negotiation and problem-resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead global Build to Print commodity engineering across plastics, metal, machining, electronics and hardware.
• Develop and mentor a team to ensure compliance and capability.
• Perform supplier qualification and audits to ISO/industry standards.
• Manage supplier quality performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Support RFQ, cost reduction and MVP activities for the commodity.
• Lead project teams to meet timelines and cost targets.

Skills

Leadership

Supplier quality management

Quality data analysis

Problem solving

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and Business or Bachelor of Science

Tools

ISO9001

ISO13485

AS9100

ISO14001

IATF 16949

VDA 6.3

IPC standards

GDT

Job description

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Report to Commodity Management Director. The role encompasses leading Build to Print commodities for Celestica Advance Technology and Computing Cloud Solution segment, primarily focusing on supplier quality performance, supplier qualification management, localization and strategic source control management. You will be accountable and responsible for driving company priorities objectives and applying company key values.

Key responsibilities

Lead global commodity engineering related Build to Print parts including plastic injection, metal, complex machining, Thermal Technology Liquid cooling, Power Supply, PCB, Connector, Cable Harness, Hardware, Fluidic and Automation Technology

Lead a team to ensure compliance, develop skills and knowledge

Perform supplier qualification and quality system audit in various environment standards (ISO9001, ISO 13485, AS9100, ISO14001)

Manage supplier quality performance and continuous improvements

Manage localization activity and supplier FAI part qualification

Support commodity RFQ, cost reduction and MVP activities

Evaluate and analyse quality data statistically pertaining to supplier process to maintain supplier quality and determine opportunity for improvement using DPPM and DMAIC

Solve internal and external quality issues and report in timely manner

Drive supplier performance management to meet goal

Lead project management team to meet project timeline and cost target

About you

Bachelor's degree in Engineering and Business or Bachelor of Science or higher preferred

10+ years of related experience in engineering, manufacturing, quality management and SCM discipline preferred or equivalent combination of experience

Experience with high-speed interconnects, fibre optics, or equivalent environment

Strong knowledge or experience of ISO9001, ISO 13485, AS9100, ISO14001, IATF 16949, VDA 6.3, IPC standard and GDT - Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance

In-depth knowledge of complex Mechanical Build to Print products and Hyperscaler Platform systems

Excellent analytical, negotiation and problem resolution skills with experience in supplier cost reduction, development and strategic sourcing

Track record of supplier quality improvement and working knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders

Ability to influence and work cross-functionally across the organization to achieve objectives

Ability to effectively interface with international sites and suppliers to establish strong working relationships