Senior Consultant, Global Quality

Celestica Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica, Inc. in Fort Worth, TX, seeks a Senior Consultant, Global Quality to drive quality leadership from NPI to mass production, with emphasis on DFM, NPD and supplier audits.

You will engage customers on topics of new technology related to Network and Compute system assembly and integrated liquid cooling, and provide technical guidance across PCBA, tooling and fixture design, manufacturing setup and rework.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or higher in an engineering discipline with evidence of quality leadership.
• Experience using PFMEA, PPAP, SPC and 8D problem solving.
• Knowledge of AS 9100, ISO 9001, ISO 13485 and IPC IPC-610 standards.
• Experience engaging customers to define technical requirements and resolve quality issues.

Responsibilities

• Engage customers on topics of new technology related to Network and Compute system assembly & integrated liquid cooling
• Provide technical guidance in Design for Manufacturing (DFM) & New Product Development (NPD)
• Subject matter expert (SME) in PCBA process from DFM, NPD, SMT, Tooling and Fixture design for PCBA process, Manufacturing Process Setup & Hot Gas Rework
• Guide the organization on all manufacturing issues raised by internal manufacturing or customer
• Lead customer audits from the Technical Support perspective
• Work with the Quality teams on RCCA via 8D methodology
• Provide consultation to the product & material quality teams from NPI to mass production (FAI-First Article Inspection), IP(Inspection Plan), WI(Work Instruction).
• Support on-site and off-site customeractivities for Qualification
• Guide the creation of the quality control plan
• Engage with customers and the organization to drive continuous improvement in KPI performance to include RFPY, OBA, RMA, DPQL
• Engage in process/product/system/supplier audits and improvement actions follow up.
• Provide consultation support for the EC (Engineering Change), SPCN (Supplier Process Change Notification) to ensure internal and external effectiveness
• Extensive experience in using PFMEA, PMP, SPC, PPAP, FAI, 8D
• Knowledge of quality standards; AS 9100, ISO 9001, ISO 13485 and IPC, IPC-610
• Experience in customer engagement to define technical requirements and resolve quality issues

Skills

PFMEA

PMP

SPC

PPAP

FAI

8D

Customer engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s degree or equivalent practical experience

Six Sigma, Kaizen and Lean Certifications

Job description

Senior Consultant, Global Quality

Date: Jul 30, 2026

Location: Fort Worth, TX, US

General Overview

Functional Area: Quality (QUA)
Career Stream: Global Quality (GLQ)
Role: Senior Consultant (SCO)
Job Title: Senior Consultant, Global Quality
Job Code: SCO-QUA-GLQ
Job Level: Level 11
Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect

Summary

Detailed Description

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

Engage customers on topics of new technology related to Network and Compute system assembly & integrated liquid cooling

Provide technical guidance in Design for Manufacturing (DFM) & New Product Development (NPD)

Subject matter expert (SME) in PCBA process from DFM, NPD, SMT, Tooling and Fixture design for PCBA process, Manufacturing Process Setup & Hot Gas Rework

Guide the organization on all manufacturing issues raised by internal manufacturing or customer

Lead customer audits from the Technical Support perspective

Work with the Quality teams on RCCA via 8D methodology

Provide consultation to the product & material quality teams from NPI to mass production (FAI-First Article Inspection), IP(Inspection Plan), WI(Work Instruction).

Support on-site and off-site customeractivities for Qualification

Guide the creation of the quality control plan

Engage with customers and the organization to drive continuous improvement in KPI performance to include RFPY (Rolled First Pass Yield), OBA(Out of Box Audit), RMA (Returned Material Authorization), DPQL(Delivered Product Quality Level)

Engage in process/product/system/supplier audits and improvement actions follow up.

Provide consultation support for the EC (Engineering Change), SPCN (Supplier Process Change Notification) to ensure internal and external effectiveness

• Extensive experience in using PFMEA, PMP, SPC, PPAP, FAI, 8D
• Knowledge of quality standards; AS 9100, ISO 9001, ISO 13485 and IPC, IPC-610
• Experience in customer engagement to define technical requirements and resolve quality issues

Leadership

Provide experienced guidance to engineering and production teams to foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Lead teams of SMEs throughout the organization for the development of strategic capability.

Creative Problem Solving and Technical Development

Employ innovative approaches to resolve complex manufacturing challenges.

Collaborate across global sites to implement robust, cost-effective solutions.

Stay updated on emerging industry trends and technologies to enhance process capabilities.

• Engage with internal and external customers, addressing concerns and presenting solutions.
• Conduct technical reviews, process demonstrations, and progress presentations
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, manufacturing sites and senior leaders

Physical Demands

• Sustained visual concentration on small areas, such as monitors, screens
• Sustained visual concentration on numbers, legal documents
• The job works in generally good conditions with occasional exposure (10% - 33%) to noise, odours, dust, drafts, chemicals, operating machinery, temperature extremes, hazardous substances, etc.
• Occasional overnight travel is required.

Typical Experience

• 20+ Years of engineering and manufacturing experience, serving in various technical and leadership roles

Typical Education

Bachelor’s degree in a foundational engineering discipline with a Master’s degree or equivalent practical experience

Six Sigma, Kaizen and Lean Methodology certifications

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.

Travel Requirements

Global Role can be based in various geographies. There will be a requirement for a strong presence in the DFW area.

50% - 70%

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.

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.

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Nearest Secondary Market: Dallas
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