General Overview

Functional Area: Quality (QUA)
Career Stream: Operations Quality (OPQ)
Role: Specialist (SPE)
Job Title: Analyst, Operations Quality
Job Code: SPE-QUA-OPQ
Direct/Indirect Indicator:Indirect

Detailed Description

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

STRATEGIC AND AUTOMATION LEADERSHIP

. Digital Factory Site Lead: Drive site-level deployment, software enhancements, and systemintegrations (including SAP, SP2, Optimus, and machine modules) in alignment with the Siteand I-Operation Global teams.
. Manage implementation schedules and track monthly progress via the Global Digital FactoryTracker and COS Maturity Assessment.
. Celestica Operating System (COS) Site Lead: Oversee monthly governance by updating scores, highlights/lowlights and RCCA action trackers monthly in the Global COS Dashboard.
. Management and Progress Tracking: Conduct and own follow-ups with project leads. PM check-ins by Cost Element and lead monthly CPR reviews with the General Manager.

QUALITY ENGINEERING AND OPERATIONAL

.Quality Planning and Documentation: Establish customer PPAPs, Quality Plans/PMPs, andgenerate quality checklists, routing, and control documentation from New ProductIntroduction (NPI) through mass production.
. Audits and Compliance: Lead process, product, system, and supplier audits (including ISO,compliance, and safety standards) and maintain internal quality systems, procedures and workmanship standards.
. Customer Representation and Quality Assurance: Act as a certified customer Designated Quality Representative (DQR) and oversee product and material quality to ensure alignmentwith customer requirements.
. Problem Solving and Excursion Management: Drive root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions for customer feedback, and lead the team in independently handlingquality excursions.
. Process Control and Continuous Improvement: Monitor and report quality KPIs, coordinate FMEA reviews, manage Engineering Changes (EC) and Supplier Process Change Notifications (SPCN) and drive continuous improvement.
. Team Leadership and Mentorship: Coach junior quality staff to improve quality knowledge, support job assignments and participate in quality strategy deployment.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

. Strong knowledge of product and manufacturing processes, quality tools, ISO, and IPC 610 standards. (ASQ/CQI/IRCA Certified)
. Knowledge and understanding of the business unit, including how decisions impactcustomer satisfaction, product quality, on-time delivery, and profitability.
. Proficiency in quality tools such as FMEA, MSA, SPC, and 8D methodology.
. Proficiency on Statistical tools (Minitab, JMP, etc.)
. Six Sigma Black belt / Green Belt preferred and Lean Kaizen Facilitator.
. Experience in coaching and mentoring of Junior Engineers and Associates.
. Ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of internal and external customers.

Typical Experience

. 10+ years of experience in PCBA, SMT, and HLA. (Subject Matter Expert)

Typical Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experiency.
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, 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.