Senior Lead Engineer, Manufacturing Process

Celestica Inc.; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica Inc. is seeking a Senior Lead Engineer, Manufacturing Process in Plano, TX. The role focuses on understanding customer roadmaps and leading the full manufacturing process development for new products.

You will collaborate across teams to implement design for manufacturability (DFX) and drive cost reductions while improving yield and reliability. The position requires 4–6 years in a similar role, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and willingness to travel occasionally as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4–6 years experience in a similar role or industry.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 aid reporting yield and reliability.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Senior Lead Engineer, Manufacturing Process

Date: Sep 21, 2026

General Overview

Functional Area: Engineering
Career Stream: Process Engineering Manufacturing
SAP Short Name: SLE-ENG-PRM
Job Level: Level 09
IC/MGR: Individual Contributor
Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect

Detailed Description

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

• 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.

Refer to technical skills below

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.

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