06 - Associate Engineer, Program/Project Management

Celestica; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica in Richardson, TX, is seeking an Associate Engineer in Program/Project Management. This role supports design engineers, helps plan projects, and drives cross-functional program execution from inception to sustain phase.

You will coordinate PMO activities, assist in budgeting and reporting, and help manage risks and interdependencies across global teams. Entry-level to 1 year experience; bachelor's degree required; hands-on project coordination skills valued.

Qualifications

• Project Management: manage a single line engineering project with a limited number of participants.
• Leadership: demonstrate Individual Leadership Behaviors per Celestica Leadership Imperatives.
• Financial Acumen / Business Planning: budgeting and cost accounting awareness within engineering work.
• Communication/Negotiation/Presentation; Problem Solving; Stakeholder Management; Lean methods.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate PMO activities around quoting schedules and Design costs for customer RFQs.
• Work with CX-Sustaining team to coordinate Change Requests to products in mass production.
• Work with PMO Staff to streamline/automate weekly, monthly reporting.
• Lead cross-functional, global core teams, kick off programs, establish schedules and drive meetings.
• Present and communicate status to management and may interact with customers.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Financial Acumen

Communication

Education

Bachelor degree

Job description

Region: Americas
Country: USA
State/Province: Texas
City: Richardson

General Overview

Job Title: Associate Engineer, Program/Project Management
Functional Area: Engineering (ENG)
Career Stream: Engineering Program/Project Management
Role: Associate Engineer (AST)
Job Code: AST-ENG-EPM
Job Band: 06
Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect

Detailed Description

The Associate Engineer, Program/Project Management is accountable for planning and assisting design engineers and other technical engineers working on specific projects. They manage the development, implementation, and evaluation of simple designs. They are responsible for managing new development efforts on programs in the Sustain phase.

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

• Coordinate PMO activities around quoting schedules and Design costs for customer RFQs
• Work with CX-Sustaining team to coordinate and manage CLS internal Change Requests to products in mass production
• Work with PMO Staff to streamline/automate weekly, monthly reporting.
• Work with the PMO team to help manage one or more projects of low complexity (technology, organizationally). Lead cross-functional, global core team(s), kick off programs, establish schedules and drive meetings.
• Present and communicate status to functional management and may have customer interaction.
• Implement change as directed in the product lifecycle process.
• Assist in planning the overall program and monitor the progress. Drive the creation, review, approval and update of the Program Plan/WBS including resources.
• Daily program management throughout the program life
• Work with the program core team to meet or exceed program objectives (Cost, Quality, Schedule, Features, Fulfillment/Continuity of Supply, Solution delivery across products & service offerings, Customer Specific Needs)
• Manage the program’s budget. Forecast actuals against planned/quoted budget
• Manage risks and issues and taking corrective measurements
• Coordinate the projects and their interdependencies. Manage and utilize resources across projects
• Align the deliverables (outputs) to the program’s “outcome” with the aid of the functional manager
• Manage the main program documentation, such as the Program Phase Exit presentations and checklists

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

Enabling Competencies

• Project Management - Ability to manage a single line engineering project with a limited number of participants. Create a project/change management plan, establish and distribute project roles, and communicate what is needed from the project participants in order to make the project successful.
• Leadership - Demonstrate "Individual Leadership Behaviors" as per Celestica Leadership Imperatives.
• Financial Acumen / Business Planning – Solid understanding of Celestica’s budgeting and accounting system and the cost accounting practices relevant to engineering work. Always act with the awareness of your work's impact on financial results. Communicate clearly and timely all aspects of your work that may have an influence on the profitability of the project and/or what is necessary for proper accounting and controlling.
• The following competencies may also be required and performed with help or under supervision: Communication/Negotiation/Presentation; Creative Problem Solving; Customer Interaction/Stakeholder Management; Quality & Lean; Working Effectively with Others; D/PFMEA; 8D/Corrective Action; Equipment Safety; Design of Experiments (DOE).

Technical Competencies

The following are the associated Technical Competencies that are required for the various Standard Jobs within the Engineering Program/Project Management career stream. This list is for illustrative purposes and may not be inclusive of all skills.

• Design PM: PMP Certified, Agile PM Methodologies, Managing Projects, Risk Management, Creating Project Plan, PM Tools, Contract Management, Negotiation skills for PM, Engineering Partner(Vendor) Selection & Management, Proposals/Quote, Global/Multi-Site Project Leadership, Building Effective Business Cases
• Manufacturing PM: Test Strategy Creation, Test Plan Creation, PMP Certified, Agile PM Methodologies, Managing Projects, Risk Management, Creating Project Plan, PM Tools, Contract Management, Negotiation skills for PM, Engineering Partner(Vendor) Selection & Management, Proposals/Quote, Global/Multi-Site Project Leadership, Building Effective Business Cases
• Test Development PM: Electrical Automation, PMP Certified, Agile PM Methodologies, Managing Projects, Risk Management, Creating Project Plan, PM Tools, Contract Management, Negotiation skills for PM, Engineering Partner(Vendor) Selection & Management, Proposals/Quote, Global/Multi-Site Project Leadership, Building Effective Business Cases
• Automation PM: PMP Certified, Agile PM Methodologies, Managing Projects, Risk Management, Creating Project Plan, PM Tools, Contract Management, Negotiation skills for PM, Engineering Partner(Vendor) Selection & Management, Proposals/Quote, Global/Multi-Site Project Leadership, Building Effective Business Cases
• VAVE PM: PMP Certified, Agile PM Methodologies, Managing Projects, Risk Management, Creating Project Plan, PM Tools, Contract Management, Negotiation skills for PM, Engineering Partner(Vendor) Selection & Management, Proposals/Quote, Global/Multi-Site Project Leadership, Building Effective Business Cases

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 required.

Occasional travel may be required.

Typical Experience

Entry level to 1 year

Typical Education

Bachelor degree or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Educational Requirements may vary by Geography

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 without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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.

Celestica is an E-Verify employer.

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.