Staff Engineer, Program/Project Mgmt

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

Job summary

Celestica Malaysia is seeking a Staff Engineer in Program / Project Management to lead design engineers and other technical staff on complex programmes. You will steer DFx closure, write and maintain the manufacturing scope of the Programme SOW, and own the manufacturing content of the phase gate package for release.

You will drive yield recovery, manage risk, assess manufacturability from POC to EVT, and provide cost input for quotations.

Qualifications

• Eight to twelve years in manufacturing or NPI engineering.
• Reads a layout and a process flow with equal confidence.
• Credible with designers; engineering degree and programme exposure valued.
• Willing to travel to the build site during critical builds.

Responsibilities

• Steer DFx closure for the programme: ensure pre-DFM and pre-DFA run before release and that every finding is owned and closed.
• Write and maintain the manufacturing scope of the Programme SOW, and keep it current through change.
• Sign manufacturing readiness before each build, naming open items with an owner and a date.
• Raise Process Development Requests when the design needs capability the site does not have, and track them to a committed date.
• Own the manufacturing content of the phase gate package and present it at the gate.
• Drive yield recovery, defect attribution and open-item burn-down on early builds with the TRL and the site.
• Maintain the manufacturing risk register for the programme and close severe risks before DVT exit.
• Assess manufacturability at POC and pre-EVT, and challenge design rules rather than accepting them as fixed.
• Provide manufacturing cost, NRE and fixture input into the quotation before acceptance.
• Own the manufacturing dimension of the NPI RYG status for the programme.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Process knowledge

Travel readiness

Engineering background

Education

Bachelor degree in engineering

Job description

General Overview

Remote Position: No

Region: Asia

Country: Malaysia

State/Province: Bayan Lepas

City: Penang

Job Title

Staff Engineer, Program / Project Management

Functional Area

Engineering (ENG)

Career Stream

Program / Project Management (EPM)

Role

Staff Engineer (SEN)

Job Code

SEN-ENG-EPM

Job Band

10

Direct/Indirect Indicator

Indirect

Summary

The Staff Engineer, Program/Project Management is accountable for planning and directing design engineers and other technical engineers working on specific projects. They manage the development, implementation, and evaluation of complex designs. They are responsible for managing large projects with complex scope, multiple streams of work and inter-dependencies.

Detailed Description

• Steer DFx closure for the programme: ensure pre-DFM and pre-DFA run before release and that every finding is routed, owned and closed.
• Write and maintain the manufacturing scope of the Programme SOW, and keep it current through change.
• Sign manufacturing readiness before each build, naming open items with an owner and a date rather than signing around them.
• Raise Process Development Requests when the design needs capability the site does not have, and track them to a committed date.
• Own the manufacturing content of the phase gate package and present it at the gate.
• Drive yield recovery, defect attribution and open-item burn-down on early builds with the TRL and the site.
• Maintain the manufacturing risk register for the programme and close severe risks before DVT exit.
• Assess manufacturability at POC and pre-EVT, and challenge design rules rather than accepting them as fixed.
• Provide manufacturing cost, NRE and fixture input into the quotation before acceptance.
• Own the manufacturing dimension of the NPI RYG status for the programme.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

Refer to technical skills below

Physical Demands

• Eight to twelve years in manufacturing or NPI engineering, including hands‑on time on a production line.
• Reads a layout and a process flow with equal confidence.
• Credible with designers — the part most candidates lack. Degree in engineering; programme exposure and customer‑facing experience valued.
• Willing to travel to the build site through critical builds.

Typical Experience

• Eight to twelve years in manufacturing or NPI engineering, including hands‑on time on a production line.

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.

Equal Opportunity

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).

Inclusion

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 centre, 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.