NPI Quality Analyst: Lead First Article & Improvement

Celestica; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica is seeking a Quality Analyst with NPI experience to manage quality throughout the product lifecycle, from initial planning through mass production. The role focuses on implementing controls, analyzing KPI data, and driving improvements across suppliers and internal teams.

The candidate will work with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with ISO and IPC standards, perform audits, and support ongoing quality initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment in the Plano area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• 4–6 years of quality experience in NPI or manufacturing.
• Familiarity with ISO/IPC standards and quality tools.

Responsibilities

• Handle quality excursions and escalation.
• Support quality from NPI to mass production (FAI, IP, WI).
• Create quality control plans for materials, processes, and products.
• Analyze and report quality KPIs for internal and external customers.
• Drive continuous improvement to benefit customers and suppliers.
• Draft internal quality system procedures and workmanship standards.
• Assist audits and follow up on corrective actions.
• Monitor EC and SCP changes to ensure timely implementation.
• Enhance quality skills through training programs.
• Participate in quality strategy deployment.

Skills

NPI experience

Quality analysis

Quality planning

Root cause analysis

ISO standards

IPC standards

Six Sigma

Lean Kaizen

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

FMEA

SPC

8D methodology

PMP

ISO

IPC

Job description

Celestica is seeking a Quality Analyst with NPI experience to manage quality throughout the product lifecycle, from initial planning through mass production. The role focuses on implementing controls, analyzing KPI data, and driving improvements across suppliers and internal teams.

The candidate will work with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with ISO and IPC standards, perform audits, and support ongoing quality initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment in the Plano area.