05 - Senior Materials Technician, Quality

Celestica; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica in Fort Worth, TX, seeks a Senior Technician in Quality to support production quality issues and guide new employees. The role emphasizes in-process and first-article assessments, root-cause analysis, and adherence to quality standards on the shop floor.

Ideal candidates have 4–6 years of experience in quality roles within manufacturing, and strong skills in MS Excel and quality software like Spectrum Pro or EtQ. The position involves collaboration with internal teams and audits.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years in a similar role or industry.

Responsibilities

• Conducts and reports in process and product first layer assessment.
• Performs activities related to the Key process and product characteristics, gives feedback for improvements.
• Supports and verifies the identification and processing of internal non-conforming materials for proper disposition.
• Ensures that the implemented changes and corrective action to rectify non-conformance issues are respected in the manufacturing line.
• Actively participates in root cause analysis and solving problems.
• Performs First Article Assessment activities.
• Supports internal, industry and customer audits as required.
• Supports continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality processes.
• Supports and performs the RMA qual activities.

Skills

Quality guidance

Internal communication

Quality standards

MS Excel

Spectrum Pro / EtQ

Root cause analysis

Data collection & diagnosis

Organized

Tools

Spectrum Pro

EtQ

Job description

Summary

Extensively assists and supports the Quality Engineers by providing production expertise to resolve Quality issues within the production operation. Monitors process, component and product quality problems, escalates to supervisor as required, and helps support the investigation. May provide functional guidance or demonstrate work methods to new employees

General Overview

Req ID: 140980

Region: Americas

Country: USA

State/Province: Texas

City: Fort Worth

Functional Area: Quality (QUA)

Career Stream: Operations Quality (OPQ)

Role: Senior Technician (STE)

Job Title: Senior Technician, Quality

Job Code: STE-QUA-OPQ

Job Level: Band 05

Direct/Indirect Indicator: Direct

Detailed Description

• Conducts and reports in process and product first layer assessment.
• Performs activities identified related to the Key process and product characteristics, gives feedback for improvements.
• Supports and verifies the identification and processing of internal non-conforming materials for proper disposition.
• Ensures that the implemented changes and corrective action to rectify non-conformance issues are respected in the manufacturing line.
• Actively participates in root cause analysis and solving problems.
• Performs First Article Assessment activities.
• Supports internal, industry and customer audits as required.
• Supports continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality processes.
• Supports and performs the RMA qual activities.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Ability to exercise good judgment in providing quality and functional guidance and ability to demonstrate work methods to new employee.
• Ability to effectively communicate with internal customers.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of quality and manufacturing standards.
• Strong knowledge of computer applications and the ability to perform tasks using Microsoft Word, Excel.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of shop floor control and quality management documentation systems such as Spectrum Pro, EtQ.
• Skills for evaluating, gathering data, diagnosing and solving problems encountered in the manufacturing.
• Apply knowledge and understanding in quality improvements techniques
• Well organized

Physical Demands

• Nothing specified.

Typical Experience

• 4 to 6 years in a similar role or industry.

Typical Education

• None specified

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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Celestica's policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran or disability status, or other characteristics protected by law.

This policy applies to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment and also states that retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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.

This location is a US ITAR facility and these positions will involve the release of export controlled goods either directly to employees or through the employee's movement within the facility. As such, Celestica will require necessary information from all applicants upon an applicant's acceptance of employment to determine if any export control exemptions or licenses must be filed.