Technical Analyst, Global Supplier Quality 1

Celestica; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica in Plano, TX seeks an Operations Quality Analyst to drive supplier quality excellence and prevent defects across external suppliers. You will lead audits, implement core quality tools, and guide corrective actions to ensure a Zero Defect culture.

Ideal candidates will have 4–6 years of experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and strong knowledge of AS9000/IATF16949 standards, with the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience with international quality standards including AS9000, IATF16949, FDA, VDA.
• Experience with electronic and mechanical assembly and a wide range of manufacturing processes.
• Extensive experience with quality audits; Lead Auditor certification preferred.
• Advanced problem-solving using root cause analysis and 8D process.
• Knowledge of core quality tools: APQP, FMEA, PPAP, Control Plans, SPC, Gage R&R.
• Understanding of GD&T and control of key/critical characteristics.
• Ability to interact with internal and external stakeholders effectively.
• Proven facilitation and collaboration skills.
• Ability to lead multiple projects; flexible team player; remote work capable.
• Highly motivated and collaborative with ability to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Monitor supplier requirements flowed down to suppliers to ensure clear expectations.
• Quality planning during new product introduction, launches, transitions and changes.
• Manage and report risk-based Supplier Audit program; assist in supplier selection and onboarding.
• Develop and deploy global Supplier Quality processes; maintain documents.
• Create, analyze and report supplier performance data and KPIs.
• Drive supplier performance improvements and root cause corrective actions.
• Participate in periodic business reviews with high-impact suppliers.
• Educate suppliers on core quality tools such as FMEA, Control Plans, and 8D.

Skills

Quality standards

Root cause analysis

8D problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality audits

Document control

Communication skills

Project management

Lead and manage multiple projects

Remote work adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

APQP

FMEA

PPAP

Control Plans

SPC

Gage R&R

Job description

Req ID: 140377

Region: Americas

Country: USA

State/Province: Texas

City: Plano

General Overview

Functional Area: Quality (QUA)

Career Stream: Operations Quality (OPQ)

Role: Analyst (ANA)

Job Title: Analyst, Operations Quality

Job Code: ANA-QUA-OPQ

Job Level: Level 07

Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect

Summary

The Global Supplier Quality Technical Analyst Team drives customer focus excellence and continuous improvement throughout our external and vertically integrated suppliers and ensures compliance with Industry, Customer and Celestica Requirements. We drive a Zero Defect culture with emphasis on maximizing value and preventing quality problems. Quantifying, managing and mitigating supply chain risk to provide continuous flow of quality parts, whilst minimizing supply chain disruption.

Detailed Description

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

• Monitor customer and Celestica requirements/expectations flowed down to suppliers and sub suppliers to ensure clear expectations are defined and understood.

• Quality Planning during new product introduction, flawless launch, transitions and significant process changes.

• Management and reporting of risk-based Supplier Audit program. Performing Supplier Qualification audits to assess quality systems, technical capability and process capability. Assist in supplier selection and onboarding.

• Developing and deploying robust Global Supplier Quality processes and procedures. Document control, maintenance and continual improvement of Supplier Quality processes.

• Create, analyze and report supplier performance data, metrics and KPI’s.

• Monitor ongoing supplier performance and Drive Supplier Quality Improvement Plans to address systemic issues. Work with supplier’s and Celestica’s site representatives to effectively drive root cause and corrective action to resolve problems.

• Participate in Periodic Business Reviews of high impact/ Preferred Suppliers. Active engagement in Celestica’s supplier performance objectives.

• Educate suppliers on the deployment of core quality tools such as FMEA, Control Plans, 8D/ Root Cause Analysis and problem resolution.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Practical knowledge of international industry quality standards including, as appropriate, AS9000 series, AITF16949, FDA, VDA etc.

• Experience with electronic and mechanical assembly, as well as a wide range of manufacturing processes.

• Extensive experience with conducting quality audits. Lead Auditor certification preferred.

• Advanced problem-solving skills, able to lead a team to apply root cause analysis and corrective action, using 8D process and formal quality tools.

• Extensive knowledge of Core Quality Tools including APQP, FMEA, PPAP, Control Plans, SPC and Gage R@R.

• Understanding of GD@T and of control of Key/Critical characteristics.

• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

• Proven facilitation and collaboration skills.

• Ability to effectively lead and manage multiple projects.

• Flexible and cooperative approach when working in teams.

• .Highly motivated, passionate and collaborative with an ability to work remotely.

Physical Demands

• Repetitive manual movements (e.g., keyboarding)

• Sustained visual concentration on small areas, such as monitors, screens

• Sustained visual concentration on numbers, legal documents

• The job works in a normal office environment with no undue exposure to noise, odours, dust, drafts, etc.

Typical Experience

• 4 to 6 years ( 2- 4 years) of relevant experience.

Typical Education

• Bachelor's Degree or 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.

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 (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 Cloud. Headquartered 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.