Sr. Lead Manufacturing Process Engineer

Celestica Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica Inc. invites applications for a Sr. Lead Manufacturing Process Engineer to drive the design, development, and optimization of manufacturing processes for datacenter racks and liquid cooling integration.

You will guide NPI launches, establish SOPs, and implement process controls to meet quality, cost, and delivery goals. You will collaborate with design, manufacturing, and suppliers to optimize layouts, workflow, and labor standards while championing continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4–6 years in manufacturing/process engineering roles in datacenter or related industries.
• Experience with liquid cooling design/assembly for racks is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, deployment, and optimization of manufacturing processes for datacenter rack production lines.
• Perform DFM/DFA reviews to identify cost reductions and constraints.
• Develop SOPs, guidelines, and process controls for liquid cooling integration.

Skills

Manufacturing process engineering

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

DFM/DFA

NPI launches

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

MES

Job description

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Sr. Lead Manufacturing Process Engineer

Date: Aug 18, 2026

Location: Fort Worth, TX, US

Summary

The Senior Lead Manufacturing Process Engineer is responsible for leading the design, development, deployment, and optimization of manufacturing processes to achieve Celestica's quality, cost, and delivery goals. This role serves as a technical leader, guiding NPI launches, process development, and cross-functional alignment with customer requirements.

Detailed Description

• Collaborate with design engineering teams to optimize L10-L11 datacenter server and rack designs for manufacturability and assembly efficiency
• Conduct DFM/DFA reviews during product development phases to identify cost reduction opportunities and manufacturing constraints
• Develop manufacturing guidelines and design standards specific to datacenter rack components and assemblies
• Create detailed assembly sequence documentation and work instructions
• Interface with customers and suppliers to ensure component designs align with manufacturing capabilities
• Design, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for datacenter rack production lines
• Develop and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and quality control procedures
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cycle time, minimize waste, and improve product quality
• Implement new manufacturing technologies and automation solutions to enhance production efficiency
• Troubleshoot complex manufacturing issues and implement corrective actions
• Champion lean manufacturing principles, including 5S, Kaizen, value stream mapping, and waste elimination
• Lead cross-functional teams in implementing lean initiatives across the production floor
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and best practices
• Facilitate problem-solving sessions using root cause analysis methodologies
• Drive culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Conduct comprehensive time and motion studies to establish accurate labor standards
• Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks and opportunities for productivity improvement
• Develop capacity planning models and production forecasting tools
• Create performance metrics and KPIs to monitor manufacturing efficiency
• Implement data-driven solutions to optimize resource allocation and workflow
• Design and optimize manufacturing floor layouts for maximum efficiency and safety
• Plan material flow, workstation ergonomics, and equipment placement
• Develop and standardize robust manufacturing processes and procedures for liquid cooling integration within L11 racks, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and compliance with all safety and quality specifications.
• Implement comprehensive process controls and define clear operational procedures for each stage of the liquid cooling loop assembly, testing, and validation, minimizing defects and maximizing throughput in L11 rack production.
• Communicate critical technical and business issues to executive and operational leadership
• NPI-PCBA, SMT, PTH, Press Fit, Board-level Mechanical Assembly, Tooling Design, Data Analytics
• Structural Test & Inspection Processes (AOI, AXI, Functional Test)
• Optical Component Assembly, Wire Harnessing, Fiber Splicing
• DFM, DFA, DFR, KPI Analysis, IPC-610
• Previous experience with liquid cooling for L11 racks
• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar)
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies
• Experience with manufacturing execution systems (MES)

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

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 (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world's best brands. Through our recognized customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development - from drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next-generation hardware platform solutions for the CloudHeadquartered in Toronto, with talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers.

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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