Manager, Manufacturing Equipment Engineering

Celestica; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica is seeking a Manager, Manufacturing Equipment Engineering in Fort Worth, TX to lead teams responsible for SMT equipment development, sourcing, and maintenance to support manufacturing operations goals.

The role includes owning maintenance strategy (PM/calibration/predictive maintenance), acting as SME for SMT equipment, and driving equipment projects with vendors and internal stakeholders to improve throughput, yield, and OEE.

Qualifications

• Manages and develops SMT equipment and automated assembly lines across product life cycle.
• Lead engineering staff for equipment qualification, upgrade, and maintenance programs.
• Partner with Process and Quality teams to meet equipment specifications and capacity goals.

Responsibilities

• Develop the scope of all technical work, coordinate the team, direct work assignments, and assist with problem resolution for the full customer product life cycle.
• Oversee equipment maintenance strategy including PM, calibration, predictive maintenance, and emergency repair protocols to maximize OEE.

Skills

SMT equipment

Equipment maintenance

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Job description

The Manager, Manufacturing Equipment Engineering is responsible for leading and managing the employees who execute the development, sourcing, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment with a primary focus on Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and automated assembly lines to support manufacturing operations goals. Scope of team being managed may include design, development, qualification, deployment, preventive and corrective maintenance, performance optimization, and supporting programs to drive efficiencies while maintaining a safe working environment.

Detailed Description

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

• Develop the scope of all technical work, coordinate the team, direct work assignments, and assist with problem resolution for the full customer product life cycle. Provide technical support for all manufacturing issues from product conception to obsolescence from an equipment and SMT process perspective.
• Work with Process and Quality leaders to ensure the equipment plan meets customer product specifications and capacity targets. Evaluate potential manufacturing impact for each design concept, specifically considering SMT line throughput, yield, and component density capabilities.
• Oversee equipment maintenance strategy and execution, including scheduled preventive maintenance (PM), calibration, predictive maintenance, and emergency repair protocols to minimize downtime and maximize Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the company for SMT equipment (e.g., screen printers, pick-and-place machines, reflow ovens, AOI/SPI units) and integrated automation systems.
• Responsible for best practice standard development, participation in industry organizations (e.g., IPC) for developing standards, and providing training and application support globally.
• Drive equipment opportunities and liaise with multiple stakeholders, including solution providers and SMT vendor partners, for design, technical information, and custom tooling specifications.
• Responsible for the on-time performance (OTP) delivery of the Automation and SMT equipment upgrade/maintenance project portfolio.
• Responsible for site-level equipment capacity planning, capital equipment plans, spare parts inventory management, and serving as the overall technical leader for Manufacturing Operations Equipment planning and execution.
• Set yearly plans and goals for the department, give direction on expected performance, and provide regular performance evaluations and ongoing feedback. Accountable for all department objectives and achieving agreed targets for key performance indicators.

Physical Demands

• Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment and on the manufacturing floor (cleanroom/SMT area).
• 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

• 7 to 10 years of related experience
• Experience in similar job roles

Typical Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant 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 hyperscale's, 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.