Rack Commodity Engineering Lead

Celestica; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Operations Engineering Consultant 1 based in Richardson, Texas. This role involves troubleshooting complex issues in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while optimizing designs for efficiency. Candidates should possess extensive experience in mechanical engineering, particularly in data center rack manufacturing. The position requires outstanding project management and communication skills, with a focus on maintaining quality and resolving conflicts effectively.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of mechanical engineering experience in data center rack manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and quality controls.
• Capable of creating/modifying 3D models and 2D drawings.

Responsibilities

• Optimize rack design for cost, quality, and manufacturability.
• Manage qualification processes from NPI to mass production.
• Present technical details and manage communications with teams.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem Solving

Project Management

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

CAD tools

Solidworks

AutoCad

Creo

Job description

Req ID: 126815
Remote Position: No
Region: Americas
Country: United States
State/Province: Texas
City: Richardson

General Overview

Functional Area: ENG - Engineering
Career Stream: OPE - Operations Engineering
Role: Consultant 1
SAP Short Name: CO1
Job Title: Operations Engineering Consultant 1
Job Code: CO1-ENG-OPS
Job Level: Band 10
Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect

Summary

Work requires application of in-depth knowledge of professional standards and precedents in area of specialty. Works on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires and in-depth evaluation of various factors. Incumbents are accountable for quality of work delivered by external suppliers as applicable. Incumbents have decision-making authority and autonomy to deliver on goals of team. Influences others outside of team to ensure goals are met and resolves conflicts in an effective manner. Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve goals results in additional costs and serious delays in overall schedules of a site and/or regional function. May lead a multi-functional work group or project team consisting of one or more support staff and/or tech/professional staff, or may provide advice and guidance in area of specialty. May determine new methods and procedures. Seeks out new avenues for building internal and external relationships; maintains contacts with existing relationships. Interfaces with senior managers on issues related to the area of expertise. Interacts with and influences management and/or customers on significant issues.

Detailed Description

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

• At least 10 years mechanical engineering experience in the data center rack manufacturing industry.
• Full understanding of the whole manufacturing process of the rack and the key quality controls.
• Experienced in optimizing rack design for cost, quality and manufacturability with the concept of DFM.
• Capable of creating or modifying the 3D models and 2D drawings of rack systems using CAD tools (e.g. Creo, Solidworks & AutoCad).
• Past experience in managing all qualification processes to bring up the rack from NPI phase to mass production phase.
• Strong technical knowledge in troubleshooting and problem solving for the mechanical quality issues in rack (eg. 8D approach, fishbone & 5 whys).
• Effective technical presentation to show project status and manage the communication with different internal teams & external customers.
• Past experience in mechanical support for ORV3 rack is preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Engineering Foundation Competencies
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the design process for systems and printed circuit boards, subassemblies, or other related company products.
• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment used for systems and printed circuit boards and subassemblies.
• In-depth knowledge of industry and quality standards and SPC methodologies.
• In-depth knowledge of materials and components used in the construction of systems and printed circuit boards and subassemblies.
• In-depth knowledge of material science, robotics, machine programming.
• In-depth knowledge of product pricing, contracts and contract negotiations.
• In-depth knowledge of design engineering (e.g., analog circuit design, digital circuit design, digital integrated circuit design, etc.) for systems and printed circuit boards.
• In-depth knowledge of IT platforms, database design and programming languages.
• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing and SCM/Logistics information processes.
• Excellent customer contact, negotiation and problem resolution skills.
• Excellent project management, presentation, database management and computer skills.
• Strong knowledge of statistical process control methods and techniques.
• Ability to design tests, evaluate results and recommend solutions to improve the processes associated with SMT and optical manufacturing.
• Ability to evaluate, diagnose and troubleshoot problems.
• Strong knowledge of IT platforms, database design and programming languages.
• Strong knowledge of some or all of the following: UNIX, NT, database management system.
• Ability to evaluate materials, gather and analyze data and determine root cause of problems.
• Ability to simultaneously manage several projects and coordinate multiple, changing deadlines.
• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of internal and external customers.
• Ability to effectively organize, manage and motivate team members from a wide variety of departments and with a diverse group of skill sets.

Physical Demands

• Duties of the position are performed in a manufacturing environment with frequent exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, operating machinery, temperature extremes, hazardous substances, etc.
• Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.
• Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.

Typical Experience

• Eight plus years of experience

Typical Education

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

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 and will not be discriminated against on any protected status (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status or other characteristics protected by law).
At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Special arrangements can be made for candidates who need it throughout the hiring process. Please indicate your needs and we will work with you to meet them.

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.

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