Global Supplier Quality Lead: Remote & Improvement

Celestica; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica in Plano, TX, is seeking a Global Supplier Quality Technical Analyst to support a zero-defect culture by ensuring supplier quality across external and internal ecosystems. The role emphasizes risk mitigation, quality planning for NPI, and robust supplier qualification programs.

The ideal candidate will lead audits, analyze supplier performance data, and deploy quality tools like FMEA, APQP and 8D to prevent defects and improve supply chain resilience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with international industry quality standards (AS9000 / IATF16949 / FDA / VDA).
• Experience with electronic and mechanical assembly and a range of manufacturing processes.
• Lead Auditor certification preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and 8D/root-cause analysis skills.
• Knowledge of core quality tools: APQP, FMEA, PPAP, Control Plans, SPC, Gage R&R.
• Understanding GD&T and control of key/critical characteristics.
• Excellent communication with internal/external stakeholders.
• Ability to lead multiple projects and work in a team.
• Motivated and collaborative with capacity to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Monitor supplier requirements and ensure clear expectations down to sub-suppliers.
• Lead quality planning during new product introductions and significant process changes.
• Manage and report risk-based supplier audit programs; assist in supplier selection/onboarding.
• Develop and deploy robust global supplier quality processes and document control.
• Create, analyze and report supplier performance data, metrics and KPIs.
• Drive supplier quality improvements through root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Participate in periodic business reviews with high-impact suppliers.
• Educate suppliers on core quality tools such as FMEA, Control Plans, 8D.

Skills

Audit experience

Root cause analysis

APQP FMEA PPAP

Stakeholder communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Celestica in Plano, TX, is seeking a Global Supplier Quality Technical Analyst to support a zero-defect culture by ensuring supplier quality across external and internal ecosystems. The role emphasizes risk mitigation, quality planning for NPI, and robust supplier qualification programs.

The ideal candidate will lead audits, analyze supplier performance data, and deploy quality tools like FMEA, APQP and 8D to prevent defects and improve supply chain resilience.