Specialist, Operations Quality 1

Celestica Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica Inc. is seeking a Specialist, Operations Quality in Fort Worth, TX. You will lead quality excursions, oversee NPIs to mass production quality, and drive continuous improvement across processes and suppliers.

The role requires knowledge of ISO and IPC standards, strong data reporting, and the ability to coach junior staff while aligning with the quality strategy. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of ISO and IPC standards and quality systems.
• 4–6 years in a similar quality role or industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team to handle quality excursions independently and take timely actions.
• Oversee product and material quality from NPI to mass production.
• Develop the quality control plan for material, process, and product.
• Monitor and report quality KPIs for internal and external stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement to benefit customers, Celestica and suppliers.
• Coach junior quality staff and participate in quality strategy deployment.
• Lead audits and follow up on EC/PCN changes; apply ISO and IPC standards.

Skills

Quality management

Auditing

Process improvement

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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Specialist, Operations Quality 1

Date: Oct 1, 2026

Location: Fort Worth, TX, US

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: Band08
Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect

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.
• 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.

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.

Nearest Major Market: Fort Worth
Nearest Secondary Market: Dallas
Job Segment: Operations Manager, Supply Chain, Cloud, Supply, Data Center, Operations, Technology