09 - Operations Engineering Advisor

Celestica; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica is seeking an experienced engineer in Richardson, TX, to apply expertise across design, manufacturing, and quality control within a fast-paced production environment.

You will drive root-cause analysis, supplier assessments and improvements, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet cost and reliability targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Deep knowledge of PCB design and manufacturing.
• Experience with SPC and quality standards.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Document and improve process implementations.
• Provide advanced technical expertise for material problems.
• Visit suppliers to evaluate controls and reliability.
• Analyze data to resolve quality issues and drive improvements.

Skills

Engineering foundation

PCB design knowledge

Manufacturing processes

SPC methods

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Supplier management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

IT platforms

Database design

Programming languages

Job description

Req ID: 139734

Region: Americas

Country: USA

State/Province: Texas

City: Richardson

Summary

First full level of specialization; applies expertise in more than one area of specialization. Work is performed within established professional standards, established policy, and/or established objectives. Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Incumbents are accountable for quality of work delivered by external suppliers as applicable. May influence others outside of team to ensure goals are met and resolves conflicts in an effective manner. Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve results may have a negative impact on the sites/major function's operations, schedules, and/or performance goals. Receives guidance primarily on unique, unusual, or controversial problems or questions. May lead a work group or project team consisting of one or more support staff and/or tech/professional staff with some coaching from own supervisor, or may provide advice and guidance in area of specialty. Seeks out new avenues for building internal and external relationships; maintains contacts with existing relationships.

Detailed Description

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

• Documents, maintains and improves implementation of processes.

• Provides advanced technical expertise for production or customer-identified material problems.

• Maintains quality of materials to ensure cost and delivery targets are met.

• Visits suppliers to evaluate their process controls and reliability programs.

• Provides quality and reliability performance data to suppliers and internal management team.

• Performs supplier assessments/risk analysis and makes recommendation regarding supplier selection.

• Works with suppliers to improve overall yield of assemblies and quality of materials.

• Defines process problems that lead to throughput or quality issues.

• Determines root cause of problems and implements short- and long-term solutions to stabilize processes.

• Leads the selection of new manufacturing equipment.

• Evaluates software and hardware upgrades and new equipment.

• Defines, evaluates and implements process control standards for equipment and products.

• Gathers, analyzes, sorts and distributes data to understand and solve quality issues.

• Utilizes quality tools and team problem solving methods to drive root cause analysis of problems and implement improvements.

• Works directly with customers to resolve systemic problems in the process.

• Analyzes feasibility in acquiring and implementing new assembly/test technology and prepares technical reports of findings.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Engineering Foundation Competencies

• 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.

• Knowledge of design engineering (e.g., analog circuit design, digital circuit design, digital integrated circuit design, etc.) for systems and printed circuit boards.

• Excellent customer contact, negotiation and problem resolution skills.

• Good presentation, database management and computer skills.

• Strong knowledge of statistical process control methods and techniques.

• Ability to design tests, evaluate results and recommend solutions to improve the processes associated with SMT and optical 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

• Six to eight years 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.