Specialist, Operations Quality

Celestica; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica in Plano, TX is seeking a Quality Specialist to lead quality planning, prevention, CAPA and continual improvement across NPI to mass production. You will define procedures, monitor KPIs, and drive actions to ensure product quality and on-time delivery.

The role requires strong knowledge of ISO/IPC standards, experience with quality tools (FMEA, SPC, 8D) and the ability to coach junior staff. Bachelor's degree and 4–6 years in a similar role are typical expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• Experience in quality management and problem-solving.
• Understanding of ISO and IPC standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality excursions and corrective actions.
• Oversee quality from NPI to mass production.
• Develop and maintain quality system and procedures.
• Monitor and report quality KPIs for internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead audits and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Quality tools

ISO standards

IPC standards

Data reporting

Quality KPI

Six Sigma

Lean Kaizen

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Equivalent combination

Tools

FMEA

PMP

SPC

8D methodology

Job description

Region: Americas

Country: USA

State/Province: Texas

City: Plano

General Overview

Functional Area: Quality (QUA)

Career Stream: Operations Quality (OPQ)

Role: Specialist (SPE)

Job Title: Specialist, Operations Quality

Job Code: SPE-QUA-OPQ

Job Level: Band 08

Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect

Summary

Quality Specialist is responsible for dealing with the three major phases of Quality Management - Quality Planning/Prevention, Corrective Action, and Continual Improvement. Quality specialist will lead process/procedure definition, and maintain a continuous flow of high quality products to our customers.

Detailed Description

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

• Lead the team to handle all quality excursions independently, and take effective actions on time


• Oversee the product & material quality from NPI to mass production


• Develop the quality control plan for respective area (material/process/product)


• Monitor and report quality KPI 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 process/product/system/supplier audit and improvement actions follow up.
  
  
  
  • Industry standards (e.g. ISO)
  
  
  • Compliance audit
  
  
  • Safety audit etc.
  
  
  
  


• Follow up the EC(Engineering Change), SPCN(Supplier Process Change Notification) to ensure the implementation of changes is timely and accurate (initiated both externally and internally)


• Coach junior quality staff to improve their quality knowledge.


• Accomplish the jobs assignment from the superior and participate in the quality strategy deployment.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Strong knowledge of quality tools, ISO and IPC standards and processes


• Knowledge of software and its uses in generating reports capturing data presenting data in an understandable format


• Strong knowledge of product and manufacturing processes


• Knowledge and understanding of the business unit and how decisions impact customer satisfaction product quality ,on-time delivery and profitability of the unit


• Knowledge of quality tools such as FMEA, PMP, SPC, 8D methodology, etc.


• Knowledge of Six sigma and Lean Kaizen.


• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of internal and external customers

Physical Demands

• Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.


• Duties may require repetitive manual movements (e.g., keyboarding), carrying, pushing or pulling light objects, (under 5 kg.), carrying, pushing or pulling heavy objects (over 5 kg.), crouching, climbing


• Sustained visual concentration on small areas, such as monitors, screens, precise eye/hand coordination, sustained visual concentration on numbers, legal documents

Typical Experience

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

Typical Education

• Bachelor's degree in related field, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experiency.


• 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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Celestica's policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran or disability status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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.

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.

This location is a US ITAR facility and these positions will involve the release of export controlled goods either directly to employees or through the employee's movement within the facility. As such, Celestica will require necessary information from all applicants upon an applicant's acceptance of employment to determine if any export control exemptions or licenses must be filed.