Quality Process Leader & Continuous Improvement Specialist

Celestica; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Quality Specialist to lead quality planning, prevention, corrective actions, and continual improvement across NPI to mass production. You will develop quality control plans, monitor KPIs, perform audits, manage EC/SPCN changes, and coach junior staff to strengthen customer satisfaction and product quality.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, adherence to industry standards, and driving data-driven improvements to ensure on-time delivery of

Qualifications

• Lead quality planning and continual improvement programs.
• Experience with ISO and IPC standards.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality excursions and take timely actions.
• Oversee the product & material quality from NPI to mass production.
• Develop the quality control plan for materials, processes, and products.
• Monitor and report quality KPIs for internal (factory) and external (customer).
• Drive continuous improvement to benefit customer, CLS and supplier.
• Develop and maintain internal quality system, procedures, work instructions and workmanship standards.
• Lead audits (process/product/supplier) and follow-up actions (ISO, safety, compliance).
• Follow up EC (Engineering Change) and SPCN (Supplier Process Change Notification) to ensure timely implementation.
• Coach junior quality staff to improve their quality knowledge.
• Participate in quality strategy deployment.

Skills

Quality tools

ISO & IPC standards

Data reporting

Manufacturing processes

Customer satisfaction

Six Sigma

Lean Kaizen

Auditing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Celestica in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Quality Specialist to lead quality planning, prevention, corrective actions, and continual improvement across NPI to mass production. You will develop quality control plans, monitor KPIs, perform audits, manage EC/SPCN changes, and coach junior staff to strengthen customer satisfaction and product quality.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, adherence to industry standards, and driving data-driven improvements to ensure on-time delivery of