08 - NPI Specialist

Celestica International LP; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica is seeking an NPI Specialist to coordinate prototype builds and provide engineering support to ensure on-time, on-budget new assemblies. You will feed back to engineering and support groups to smooth the transition from prototype to production.

Responsibilities include interpreting customer specifications, proposing architectures and schedules, and addressing technical risks and resources to support successful launches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three to six years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support and coordination of prototype build to ensure on-time, on-budget completion.
• Provide feedback to engineering and support groups to transition from prototype to production.
• Review and interpret customer specifications.
• Propose solutions to meet customer specifications including product architecture, schedules, risks, and resource requirements.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

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08 - NPI Specialist

Date: Oct 29, 2026

General Overview

Functional Area: ENG - Engineering
Career Stream: NPI - New Product Introduction
Role: Specialist
SAP Short Name: SPE
Job Title: NPI Specialist
Job Code: SPE-ENG-NPI
Job Level: Band 08
Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect

Detailed Description

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

• Primary role is to provide the necessary engineering support and coordination of prototype build to ensure that new assemblies are completed on time and on budget.
• Also to provide feedback to appropriate engineering and support groups to ensure smooth transition from prototype to production.
• Reviews and interprets customer specifications.
• Proposes solutions to meet customer specifications including product architecture, schedules, technical risks and assumptions, resource requirements, etc.
• Provide mechanical tool design support to all business units within Celestica.
• Designs, lays out, and implements new manufacturing and test processes to support capacity expansion projects.
• Develops and implements continuous flow concepts and/or Theory of Constraints methodology to drive drown product cycle time.
• Serves as the program/project interface to coordinate new product launches / introductions.
• Translates customer requirements into factory activities, provides factory activity time estimates for pricing model, documents associated factory support activities, and develops preliminary program timeline for customer quote.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the design process for systems and printed circuit boards, subassemblies, or other related company products.
• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment used for systems and printed circuit boards and subassemblies.
• In-depth knowledge of industry and quality standards and SPC methodologies.
• In-depth knowledge of materials and components used in the construction of systems and printed circuit boards and subassemblies.
• In-depth knowledge of material science, robotics, machine programming.
• In-depth knowledge of product pricing, contracts and contract negotiations.
• Excellent customer contact, negotiation and problem resolution skills.
• Good presentation, database management and computer skills.
• Strong knowledge of statistical process control methods and techniques.
• Knowledge and understanding of the design process for printed circuit boards.
• Ability to design tests, evaluate results and recommend solutions to improve the processes associated with SMT manufacturing.
• Ability to evaluate, diagnose and troubleshoot problems.
• Strong knowledge of IT platforms, database design and programming languages.
• Strong knowledge of some or all of the following: UNIX, NT, database management system.
• Ability to evaluate materials, gather and analyze data and determine root cause of problems.
• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously and coordinate multiple, changing deadlines.
• Ability to effectively communicate with a variety of internal and external customers.

Physical Demands

• Duties of the position are performed in a manufacturing environment with frequent exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, operating machinery, temperature extremes, hazardous substances, etc.
• 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.

Typical Experience

• Three to six years of relevant experience

Typical Education

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or 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.

Nearest Major Market: Dallas
Nearest Secondary Market: Fort Worth
Job Segment: Database, Data Center, Cloud, Unix, Supply Chain, Technology, Operations