Senior Manager, Test Manufacturing Engineering

Celestica Inc.; Kulim; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager, Test Manufacturing Engineering in Kulim, Malaysia. The role involves leading the development of comprehensive production test strategies and optimizing test processes for multiple customers.

Candidates should possess 11 to 14 years of experience, with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field. Strong leadership and project management skills are required, along with the ability to solve complex problems and drive company-wide standards.

Qualifications

• 11 to 14 years of relevant experience in manufacturing engineering.
• Expertise in developing test strategies and leading test processes.
• Strong project leadership skills and ability to engage with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of production test strategies.
• Optimize test processes focusing on productivity improvements.
• Manage project communications with team members and suppliers.

Skills

Leadership

Test process optimization

Project management

Industry knowledge

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

Senior Manager, Test Manufacturing Engineering

Date: Jul 6, 2026

General Overview

Job Title: Senior Manager, Test Manufacturing Engineering
Functional Area: Engineering (ENG)
Career Stream: Test Engineering Manufacturing (TEM)
Role: Manager (SMG)
Job Code: SMG-ENG-TEM
Job Band: 11
Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect

Detailed Description

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

• Lead development of comprehensive production test strategies for a factory
• Be accountable for the test process optimization with a focus on productivity improvements to cycle time and yield across a factory serving multiple customers
• Provide project leadership, including management of (and communication with) team members, suppliers for comprehensive test deployments including structural, functional, system, stress and final test applications at the factory level
• Support sales process by providing support to the quoting process
• Keep up to date with relevant industry knowledge and regulations
• Drive company-wide best practices for Operations test equipment and processes
• Lead and drive complex problems related to product failures in the end customer environment
• Industry recognized expert in a specific test domain
• Lead company-wide test strategy including training, capital investment, aged equipment rotation, supplier relationship management and industry equipment evaluation for the purpose of capital planning
• Lead skills roadmap and skills matrix for the company
• Drive engagement from test leaders from multiple sites to develop and deploy test standards across the company
• Owns the test equipment roadmap for the company
• Set yearly plans and goals for a department or multiple departments, give direction on expected performance, provide regular performance evaluations and ongoing feedback. Accountable for all department objectives and achieving agreed targets for key performance indicators

Refer to technical skills below

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 requiredOccasional travel may be required

Typical Experience

• 11 to 14 years

Typical Education

Bachelor degree or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and 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