Req ID: 125332

Region: Americas

Country: United States

State/Province: Texas

City: Richardson

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

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

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

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

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

Engineering Control & System Tools (ODC/SCE)

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 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.