Operations Quality Specialist: Drive Continuous Improvement

Celestica Inc.; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short and long term disability

Life insurance

Voluntary benefits

PTO

401k plan

Job summary

Celestica, Inc. in Maple Grove, MN, is seeking a Specialist, Operations Quality to lead quality planning, prevent defects, and drive continuous improvement across NPI to mass production. You will maintain quality systems, coordinate audits, and mentor junior staff in analytical methods and problem solving.

The role emphasizes ISO/IPC standards, FMEA/SPC usage, and cross‑functional collaboration with suppliers and manufacturing teams to ensure on‑time delivery of high‑quality products.

Qualifications

• Lead quality planning and prevention activities across the product lifecycle.
• Develop, implement and maintain quality systems, work instructions and standards.
• Coordinate audits and drive corrective actions with suppliers and internal teams.
• Monitor KPI and ensure compliance with ISO/IPC standards.
• Coach staff in quality tools and problem-solving methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team to handle quality excursions independently and take timely actions.
• Oversee product and material quality from NPI to mass production.
• Develop and implement quality control plans for materials, processes, and products.
• Monitor and report quality KPIs for internal and external customers.
• Drive continuous improvement to benefit customers, CLS and suppliers.
• Maintain internal quality systems, procedures, and work instructions.
• Lead audits and follow-up improvement actions (ISO, IPC, safety).
• Coordinate EC/SCN changes ensuring timely, accurate implementation.

Skills

Quality planning

Corrective action

Continual improvement

ISO standards

IPC standards

Six Sigma

Lean Kaizen

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

FMEA

SPC

8D methodology

PMP

Job description

Celestica, Inc. in Maple Grove, MN, is seeking a Specialist, Operations Quality to lead quality planning, prevent defects, and drive continuous improvement across NPI to mass production. You will maintain quality systems, coordinate audits, and mentor junior staff in analytical methods and problem solving.

The role emphasizes ISO/IPC standards, FMEA/SPC usage, and cross‑functional collaboration with suppliers and manufacturing teams to ensure on‑time delivery of high‑quality products.