QMS Internal Auditor

Celestica; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Quality Specialist to lead audits and manage the site QMS. You will oversee quality from NPI to production, maintain documentation, and drive corrective actions while training staff across ETQ modules.

The role requires 4–6 years in quality, ISO 9001 and ESD 2020 expertise, IPC certifications, and strong collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• 4–6 years in a similar role or industry.
• Certified Lead Auditor for ESD 2020 with auditing knowledge and hands-on experience.
• ISO 9001:2015 Certification.
• Experience creating QMS documentation and managing Quality Management Systems.
• Proficient in ETQ across multiple modules and delivering training.
• Strong knowledge of quality tools (FMEA, PMP, SPC, 8D) and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean Kaizen, and IPC standards.
• Proven ability to lead customer-facing audits and communicate with stakeholders.
• IPC-A-610 and/or IPC J-STD-001 CIS or CIT certification required; CIS/CIT on-the-job acceptable within 60–90 days.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team to handle quality excursions and take timely actions.
• Oversee the product and material quality from NPI to mass production.
• Develop, create, and maintain internal quality system documentation, procedures, and workmanship standards.
• Anchor for customer-facing audits, including site qualification and compliance audits.
• Manage internal and external audits for ISO 9001 and ESD 2020 standards.
• Conduct ETQ training across multiple system modules for site personnel.
• Monitor and report quality KPIs for factory and customer metrics.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives benefiting customers, CLS, and suppliers.
• Follow up on Engineering Changes and SPCN to ensure timely implementation.
• Coach quality staff to improve quality knowledge and standards.
• Support quality strategy deployment and assignments from leadership.

Skills

Lead Auditor ESD 2020

ISO 9001:2015

QMS documentation

ETQ training

Quality tools (FMEA, PMP, SPC, 8D)

Six Sigma

Lean Kaizen

IPC standards

IPC-A-610 / J-STD-001 CIS/CIT

CIS/CIT on-the-job capable

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

ETQ

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW: Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world's best brands. Through our recognized customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development – from drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next-generation hardware platform solutions for the Cloud. Headquartered in Toronto, with talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers. 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. This location is a US ITAR facility and these positions will involve the release of export controlled goods either directly to employees or through the employee's movement within the facility. As such, Celestica will require necessary information from all applicants upon an applicant's acceptance of employment to determine if any export control exemptions or licenses must be filed.

About the Role

Date: Oct 15, 2026 Location: Fort Worth, TX, US Company: Celestica International LP Req ID: 138523 Region: Americas Country: USA State/Province: Texas City: Fort Worth Summary Quality Specialist is responsible for dealing with Quality Planning/Prevention, Corrective Action, and Continual Improvement. The Quality Specialist will manage the site Quality Management System (QMS), create and maintain quality documentation, conduct ETQ training, serve as the anchor for customer-facing audits, and manage internal and external ISO and ESD audits to ensure a continuous flow of high-quality products.

Responsibilities

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

• Lead the team to handle all quality excursions independently, and take effective actions on time
• Oversee the product & material quality from NPI to mass production
• Develop, create, and maintain internal quality system documentation, procedures, work instructions, and workmanship standards
• Serve as the primary anchor for customer-facing audits, including site qualification and compliance audits for clients.
• Manage and lead internal and external audits for ISO 9001 and ESD 2020 standards
• Conduct ETQ training across multiple system modules for site personnel
• Monitor and report quality KPIs for internal (factory) and external (customer) metrics
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to benefit customers, CLS, and suppliers
• Follow up on Engineering Changes (EC) and Supplier Process Change Notifications (SPCN) to ensure timely and accurate implementation
• Coach quality staff to improve quality knowledge and standards awareness
• Accomplish the jobs assignment from the superior and participate in the quality strategy deployment.

Qualifications

• Typical Education Bachelor's degree in related field, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Educational requirements may vary by geography.

Required Skills

• Knowledge/Skills/Competencies Certified Lead Auditor for ESD 2020 with complete auditing knowledge and hands-on audit experience
• ISO 9001:2015 Certification
• Demonstrated experience creating QMS documentation and managing Quality Management Systems
• Strong proficiency in ETQ across multiple modules and ability to deliver employee training
• Strong knowledge of quality tools (FMEA, PMP, SPC, 8D methodology) and manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean Kaizen, and IPC standards
• Proven ability to lead customer-facing audits and communicate effectively with internal/external stakeholder.
• Certification: Current certification in IPC-A-610 and/or IPC J-STD-001 as either a Certified IPC Specialist (CIS) or Certified IPC Trainer (CIT) is required.
• Alternative (On-the-job Certification): Prior hands-on experience working to IPC-A-610 / J-STD-001 standards is required; you must be capable of passing the CIS or CIT exam within the first 60–90 days of employment.
• Physical Demands Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.
• Duties may require repetitive manual movements (e.g., keyboarding), carrying, pushing or pulling light objects, (under 5 kg.), carrying, pushing or pulling heavy objects (over 5 kg.), crouching, climbing
• Sustained visual concentration on small areas, such as monitors, screens, precise eye/hand coordination, sustained visual concentration on numbers, legal documents
• Occasional overnight travel is required.
• Typical Experience 4 to 6 years in a similar role or industry.

Preferred Skills

• Nearest Major Market: Fort Worth
• Nearest Secondary Market: Dallas
• Job Segment: Internal Audit, Facilities, Supply Chain, Quality Manager, Audit, Finance, Operations, Quality

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Celestica's policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran or disability status, or other characteristics protected by law. 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.