Senior Lead Engineer, Manufacturing Process

Celestica Inc.; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica is seeking a Senior Lead Engineer, Manufacturing Process to design, develop, deploy and optimize manufacturing processes for customer products in a high-midelity EMS environment. The role focuses on cost, quality, and delivery performance across back-end assembly and box-build operations.

The candidate should have 4–6 years of experience in EMS manufacturing, with a bachelor’s degree and proven expertise in DFA/DFM, PFMEA, ECO/ECN, and NPI lifecycles. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Process Engineering experience in EMS (back-end electro-mechanical assembly, system integration, and box build).
• Proven track record designing and implementing final assembly processes for power inverter modules, power converters, and high-voltage enclosures.

Responsibilities

• Understand and implement the customer roadmap and related process development projects.
• Lead development and release of full manufacturing processes for new customer products.
• Develop costed, optimized feedback using DFX tools to reduce manufacturing cost and improve quality.
• Plan and lead DfA/DFM inputs to product design teams for efficient assembly.

Skills

Process engineering

Design of Experiments

PFMEA

NPI

DFX/DFM feedback

Lean manufacturing

Kaizen/5S

Education

Bachelor degree

Tools

MES

Job description

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Senior Lead Engineer, Manufacturing Process

Date: Oct 20, 2026

Summary

The Senior Lead Engineer, Manufacturing Process is responsible for designing, developing, deploying and optimizing processes for manufacturing to achieve quality cost and delivery goals for Celestica and its customers products.

Detailed Description

• Responsible for understanding and implementing the customers technical roadmap and related process development projects.
• Lead and implement the development and release of the full manufacturing process for new customer products.
• Understand and provide feedback on customers technical requirements to team members and management
• Responsible for developing and implementing costed and optimized feedback using Design for manufacturability (DFX) tools and processes, with the goal of reducing manufacturing cost and improving quality and reliability of product.
• Develop, plan and lead the assessment of the capability of process applications using Design of Experiments.
• Devise process controls and data collection strategies and evaluate complex data to assist with reporting yield, reliability and diagnoses to root causes failures impacting product quality.
• Ensure accurate and timely communication to management on critical technical and business issues.

Industry Experience: 3+ years of Process Engineering experience in Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS), specifically focused on back-end Electro-Mechanical Assembly, System Integration, and Box Build environments.

Proven track record designing, developing, and implementing final assembly processes for Power Inverter Modules, power converters, and high-voltage enclosures.

Develop process flows, specify tooling, and create Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for final electro-mechanical assembly. Expertise in wire harness routing, cable management, connector mating, and precision torque control / automated fastening systems.

Lead mechanical design assessments and provide actionable Design for Assembly (DFA) and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) feedback to product design teams to ensure efficient assembly of the final power box.

New Product Introduction (NPI): Act as a key stakeholder in the NPI lifecycle, driving back-end assemblies from prototype validation through volume production and First Article Inspection (FAI).

Proficiently develop, implement, and maintain PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and production Control Plans specific to manual and semi-automated assembly lines.

Coordinate and execute Engineering Change Orders (ECO / ECN), rapidly updating mechanical technical documentation, bills of materials (BOM), and operator work instructions.

Set up, configure, and manage product routing in shop floor software / Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) for final assembly operations.

Drive lean manufacturing initiatives (e.g., Kaizen, 5S), cell design, line balancing, and continuous improvement of final assembly lines to maximize yield, reduce cycle time, and eliminate ergonomic risks.

• Serve as a primary technical liaison, communicating directly with customers and internal teams to resolve mechanical fitment, routing, and final assembly engineering topics.

Physical Demands

• Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.
• 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.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Typical Experience

• 4 to 6 years in a similar role or industry .

Typical Education

Bachelor degree or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Educational Requirements may vary by Geography

Notes

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.