Validation Engineer

General Overview

Functional Area:  Quality (QUA)
Career Stream:  Operations Quality (OPQ)
Role:  Specialist (SPE)
Job Title:  Specialist, Operations Quality
Job Code:  SPE-QUA-OPQ
Job Level:  Band 08
Direct/Indirect Indicator:  Indirect

Summary

We are currently seeking a skilled Validation Engineer to join our team in Galway for a permanent position focusing on new product introduction.  
A career at Celestica is only for those who want to do something extraordinary with a meaningful purpose: imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers. Celestica is a leader in high – reliability design, manufacturing and supply chain solutions that bring global expertise to every stage of product development. 
By Joining Celestica Galway (Ireland) as a Validation Engineer you will have the opportunity to work on delivering a manufacturing line from development stage to full scale production ramp in a dynamic, fast moving environment.  You will become responsible for dealing with the three major phases of Quality Management, Quality Planning/Prevention &Corrective Action.

Detailed Description

Your next challenge will be…

To integrate a new product introduction into the Celestica quality management system by establishing process/procedure definitions that ensure and maintain a continuous flow of high quality products to our customer. This position will be responsible for supporting a customer’s new product launch and will liaise with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain and Customer contracts reporting into our Quality Manager. 

Your day to day activities will include the following…

•    Provide expert technical direction/input to qualification activities in conjunction with Design, Engineering and extended QA teams.
•    Author and support (input and critical review) of qualification/validation protocols/reports.
•    Lead the team to handle all quality excursions independently, and take effective actions on time.
•    Oversee the product ramp; material quality from NPI to mass production.
•    Develop the master validation plan for respective area (material/process/product).
•    Monitor and report KPIs for internal (factory) and external (customer).
•    Drive continuous improvement to benefit customer, CLS and supplier.
•    Develop and maintain internal quality system, procedures, work instructions and standards.
•    Coach / mentor staff members on quality topics to improve quality knowledge.
•    Support the team and the organisational priorities in the quality deployment strategy.
•    Work with process/quality Engineering to address validation programs.
•    Take technical ownership for PFMEA’s in conjunction with process engineering
•    Be a leader in ISO standards within your group, be constantly aware of best industry practices.

What do we offer?
•    Market-competitive total reward: flexible salary, fix and variable salary based on goals.
•    The opportunity to become a key member of the new product introduction team in Celestica. 
•    Quality function driven by innovation where creativity matters.
•    Training and development opportunities, with us the sky is the limit!
•    The opportunity to innovate, learn, mentor others and work toward your own vision of career success.
•    A global, collaborative culture with strong leadership imperatives to foster your growth and professional opportunities.
•    A sustainable culture where we provide opportunities for employees to give back to the community
 

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

What do we expect from you?

•    Strong knowledge of quality tools, ISO standards and processes
•    A thorough working knowledge of Risk Management techniques
•    Knowledge in the interpretation of Product drawings and CTQ identification
•    Strong knowledge of product and manufacturing processes and materials properties
•    Knowledge of quality tools such as FMEA, PMP, SPC, 8D methodology, etc
•    Knowledge of Six sigma and Lean Kaizen
•    An ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of internal and external customers
•    Knowledge of Manufacturing industry or another highly regulated environment

Typical Experience

What are we looking for?

•    A minimum of 4+ years engineering experience 
•    Someone with an ability to initiate and lead change, collaborate and create alignment, drive accountability, think critically and make sound decisions
•    Experience of 6 Sigma quality methods would be a distinct advantage
•    Strong knowledge of validation methods (facilities, products and processes)