08 - Lead Engineer, Manufacturing Process

Celestica Inc.; Northlake (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica Inc. in Northlake, TX is seeking a Lead Engineer, Manufacturing Process to design and deploy advanced manufacturing methods for customer products. You will drive process development, create tooling, and apply DOE and statistics to maximize throughput and minimize cost.

The role requires 1–3 years of related experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field, with an emphasis on process engineering and manufacturing excellence. This is an on-site position based in Texas.

Qualifications

• This job requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 1–3 years of related experience in manufacturing or process engineering.
• Strong skills in design of experiments and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement new manufacturing processes for customer products.
• Develop software and tooling for machines and processes used in manufacturing.
• Lead DOE and statistical assessments to optimize resources, throughput, and cost.
• Lead resolution of complex problems impacting manufacturing operations across processes.
• Provide manufacturability feedback to product designers.

Skills

Process design

Statistical methods

Manufacturing engineering

DOE

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Software development

Job description

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08 - Lead Engineer, Manufacturing Process

Date: Aug 24, 2026

General Overview

Functional Area: Engineering
Career Stream: Process Engineering Manufacturing
SAP Short Name: LEN-ENG-PRM
Job Level: Level 08
IC/MGR: Individual Contributor
Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect

Detailed Description

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

• Design, develop, and implement new manufacturing processes to support customer products.
• Develop application software and tooling for a comprehensive set of complex machines and mechanical process steps within a manufacturing sector.
• Implement plan and lead the assessment of the capability of machines and process applications using Design of Experiments and statistical methods across the full manufacturing process, ensuring maximum utilization of critical resources, maximum throughput, minimum cost and capacity growth.
• Lead disciplined process for solving complex single stage or multistage product, process, component, and related problems that affect the efficient operation and/or manufacture of products through the full manufacturing process.
• Initiate and lead the assessment and provide feedback to product designers on suitability of designs for manufacturability.

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 required.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Typical Experience

• 1 to 3 years of related experienc;Experience in similar job roles

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.