Req ID: 136672

Remote Position: No

Region: Asia

Country: Malaysia

State/Province: Kedah

City: Kulim

General Overview

Functional Area: Engineering (ENG)

Career Stream: New Product Introduction (ENG_NPI)

Role: Manager 1 (MG1)

Job Title: NPI Engineering Manager 1

Job Code: MG1-ENG-NPI

Job Level: Level 09

Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect

Detailed Description

Key Responsibilities

Project Management

Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) projects from initial concept and design through to full production hand-over, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to quality specifications.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with design, manufacturing, quality assurance, and material teams to ensure smooth and efficient product launches.

Dfm/Dfa

Conduct Design for Manufacturability and Design for Assembly reviews to ensure the product can be efficiently and cost-effectively produced.

Process Development

Develop and document manufacturing processes, work instructions, and test procedures.

Pilot Builds & Validation

Coordinate and oversee pilot builds, analyse the results, and perform process validation to ensure stability and repeatability.

Supplier Management

Work with material planner to ensure component readiness, manage quality and supply, and facilitate the purchase of tooling.

Risk Management

Identify and mitigate production risks early in the development cycle by performing risk analyses and developing mitigation plans.

Documentation

Create and maintain all necessary documentation, including process documentation, quality reports, and technical reports.

Tooling & Equipment

Support the selection and validation of tooling and equipment required for the manufacturing process.

Continuous Improvement

Drive continuous improvement initiatives in manufacturing processes and product design to reduce costs and improve quality.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

Strong project management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Project Management, Smartsheet and KeyedIn.
Proficiency in technical problem-solving and troubleshooting.
Experience with CAD models and engineering drawings.
Understanding of quality and regulatory standards.
Excellent communication and coordination skills.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes, specifically in PCBA manufacturing, networking switches, storages and servers.

Physical Demands

Typical Experience

Typical Education

Notes

Celestica is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on any protected status (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status or other characteristics protected by law).

At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Special arrangements can be made for candidates who need it throughout the hiring process. Please indicate your needs and we will work with you to meet them.

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.

Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.

NPI Project Manager