Operations Quality Analyst

Celestica; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica in Plano, TX, is seeking a Quality Analyst to lead quality planning, corrective actions, and continual improvement to meet KPIs from NPI to mass production.

You will handle excursions, support product and material quality, draft plans, monitor KPIs, and drive supplier-led improvements. A Bachelor's degree and relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Experience with ISO and IPC standards
• Ability to generate and interpret quality reports
• Familiarity with Six Sigma, Lean Kaizen, and quality improvement methods
• Strong communication with internal and external customers

Responsibilities

• Handle quality excursions, take effective actions and escalate appropriately.
• Support product and material quality from NPI to mass production (FAI, IP, WI, etc.).
• Draft quality control plans for processes, materials, and products.
• Analyze and report quality KPI for internal and external customers; monitor RFPY, OBA, DPQL, RI Flag, WWQA.
• Drive continuous improvement to benefit customers, Celestica and suppliers.
• Prepare internal quality system procedures, work instructions, and workmanship standards.
• Assist audits and follow up on corrective actions and changes (EC, SCN).
• Enhance quality skills through training and participate in quality strategy deployment.

Skills

Quality tools & standards

Report generation & data presentation

Six Sigma & Lean Kaizen

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

FMEA

SPC

8D methodology

Job description

Region: Americas

Country: USA

State/Province: Texas

City: Plano

Summary

Quality Analyst is responsible for dealing with the three major phases of Quality Management - Quality Planning/Prevention, Corrective Action, and Continual Improvement and work with team to achieve all quality KPIs.

Detailed Description

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

• Handle all quality excursions, take effective actions and follow proper escalation

• Support and follow up the product & material quality from NPI to mass production (FAI(First Article Inspection), IP(Inspection Plan), WI(Work Instruction), etc.). This includes following industry specific protocols as required

• Assist to create the quality control plan for respective area (material/process/product)

• Analyze, monitor and report quality KPI for internal (factory) and external (customer). â RFPY (Rolled First Pass Yield)/OBA(Out of Box Audit) - RMA (Returned Material Authorization)/DPQL(Delivered Product Quality Level) - Customer feedback - LRR(Line Reject Rate)/ RI Flag(Receiving Inspection Flag)/WWQA(World Wide Quality Alert)

• Drive continuous improvement to benefit customer, CLS and supplier

• Draft internal quality system procedures, work instructions and workmanship standards

• Assist process/product/system/supplier audit and improvement actions follow up. - Industry standards (e.g., ISO) - Compliance audit - Safety audit etc.

• Follow up the EC (Engineering Change), SPCN (Supplier Process Change Notification) to ensure the implementation of changes is timely and accurate (initiated both externally and internally)

• Enhance the quality skills and product knowledge through the training program.

• Accomplish the jobs assignment from the superior and participate in the quality strategy deployment.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Knowledge of quality tools, ISO and IPC standards and processes

• Knowledge of software as used in generating reports capturing data & presenting data in an understandable format

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes Understand quality tools such as FMEA, PMP, SPC, 8D methodology, etc.

• Understand Six Sigma and Lean Kaizen.

• Knowledge and understanding of the business unit and how decisions impact customer satisfaction product quality ,on-time delivery and profitability of the unit

• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of internal and external customers

Physical Demands

• Repetitive manual movements (e.g., keyboarding)

• Sustained visual concentration on small areas, such as monitors, screens

• Sustained visual concentration on numbers, legal documents

• The job works in a normal office environment with no undue exposure to noise, odours, dust, drafts, etc.

Typical Experience

• 4 to 6 years ( 2- 4 years)

Typical Education

• Bachelor's Degree

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.