Sr Staff Engineer, ProgramProject Mgmt 1 1
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Richardson, TX - USA
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Job Summary
Req ID: 140232
Region: Americas
Country: USA
State/Province: Texas
City: Richardson
The Manufacturing Technical Lead (MTL) is responsible for driving operational execution and technicalreadiness for next-generation hardware programs from initial concept through mass-productionhandoff. Serving as the primary technical interface on the program team the MTL bridges hardwaredesign technical leads software/firmware engineers factory NPI managers and global operationsteams. This role owns the mitigation of manufacturing risks the timely completion of hardwareprototyping phases and the enforceability of documentation and change controls across the productdevelopment lifecycle.
1. Cross-Functional Technical Bridging
Operational Gatekeeper: Translate highly complex engineering product intents and schematic parameters into practical execution-ready directives for Factory NPI Managers and manufacturing sites.
Operations Synthesis: Partner closely with internal Front-End Back-End and Test Engineering Senior Managers to ensure manufacturing infrastructure SMT lines box build automation and test fixtures scale alongside prototyping phases.
Design & Software Interface: Partner directly with hardware Design Technical Leads and Software Engineering Program Managers to align code firmware diagnostics and silicon readiness with test schedules.
2. Build Prototyping & Plan Execution
Execution Accountability: Own the execution matrix for all early-stage engineering and validation builds (Proto EVT DVT PVT) ensuring builds complete on time and hit rigorous internal quality targets.
Build-Specific SOW Authoring: Author and enforce precise build-specific Scopes of Work (SOW) defining clear hardware configuration baselines build quantities material allocations and specific engineering test goals.
Anomaly & Deviation Controls: Manage the live tracking logging and technical resolution of manufacturing anomalies ensuring that engineering deviations are strictly controlled documented and closed.
3. Risk Mitigation & Governance
Risk Framework Execution: Deploy NUDD (New Unique Different Difficult) reviews golden pFMEAs and Critical-to-Quality (CTQ) parameter monitoring to prevent downstream yield and manufacturing shortfalls.
Change Control Governance: Enforce rigorous change management protocols representing operations at Change Control Boards (CCB) to ensure mid-cycle design tweaks or component substitutions are properly risk-assessed.
Issue Tracking & Escalation: Utilize automated tracking frameworks (e.g. Jira) to monitor build blockers spearheading immediate technical workarounds or executing crisp timely escalations to management before critical paths are impacted.
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Refer to technical skills below
- 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.
Experience: 5 years of experience in hardware NPI engineering manufacturing technical leadership or systems program management.
Process Depth: Strong knowledge of electronic manufacturing operations (SMT box build system assembly and test methodologies) paired with experience handling complex BOM structures and configuration lifecycles.
Governance Tools: Proficiency with change control systems (PLM/CCB) bug/issue-tracking systems (Jira) and authoring detailed technical documentation such as Scopes of Work (SOWs).
Bachelors degree in Electrical Mechanical Computer or Industrial Engineering.
Educational Requirements may vary by Geography
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.
Celesticas 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. Celesticas 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 employees movement within the facility. As such Celestica will require necessary information from all applicants upon an applicants acceptance of employment to determine if any export control exemptions or licenses must be filed.
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About Company
Celestica is a technology leader with deep expertise in design, engineering, and manufacturing, driving customer success and market advancements across high-growth markets.
