Director, Global Reliability & Quality

General Overview

Functional Area:  Quality (QUA)
Career Stream:  Global Reliability & Quality (GRQ)
Role:  Director 2 (DR2)
Job Title:  Director, Global HPS Reliability & Quality 2
Job Code:  DR2-QUA-GRQ
Job Level:  Level 13
Direct/Indirect Indicator:  Indirect

Summary

Responsible for ensuring effective quality metrics are developed & implemented across quality groups in the HPS segment. Also responsible for management of the reliability strategy & directing execution of end-to-end product life cycle management within reliability functions (#LZ1)

Detailed Description

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

• Implement the Global TQ@ Celestica HPS quality strategy in collaboration with regional & site leaders
• Establish & monitor quality objectives & metrics, including benchmarking & trend analysis
• Leverage best practices & mentor groups in design, manufacturing & customer, on reliability challenges. Also, work with SCM, Warranty, Legal & Finance to assess reliability risks
• Support Celestica's QMS on certifications, customer surveys & system applications. Conduct reviews & deliver training as required
• Drive a TQ@ Celestica “Audit Ready” culture compliant to regulatory at HPS sites
• Analyze components¬, assemblies¬, & motor drive level reliability models for design & predictive maintenance using Monte Carlo simulations & physics of failure on electronics. Also, identify potential issues on previous generation products using Weibull growth models
• Stay current on reliability advancements & lead DFMEAs, applying Design & Reliability principles, & electronic component de-rating calculations
• Mentor teams on 8D methodology for effective problem solving
• Drive planning & design of reliability tests to identify weakness in new product design

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• 10 to 12 years of leadership in quality management and/or related functions, including experience in Quality (Design, Supplier, Customer, Validation, Assurance, QMS, Reliability)
• 5 years’ experience conducting audits, including experience of international regulations & standards & managing inspections in various countries
• Excellent English verbal, written & presentation skills
• Outstanding relationship management & interpersonal skills
• Strong Microsoft Office skills with ability to conduct complex data analysis
• Thorough knowledge of validation principles & testing procedures
• Knowledge of design for reliability such DFMEA, Weibull analysis, including  statistics, probability & testing methods
• Expertise in Design for Six Sigma principals & Monte Carlo simulation.
• Proficiency of ReliaSoft Tools (Weibull++, ALTA Pro, BlockSim) or a similar software
• Strong knowledge on 8D methodology

Physical Demands

• The job works in generally good conditions with occasional exposure (10% - 33%) to noise, odours, dust, drafts, chemicals, operating machinery, temperature extremes, hazardous substances, etc.
• Duties of this role may include sustained visual concentration on small areas, such as monitors/screens, sustained visual concentration on numbers/legal documents.
• Occasional overnight travel is required.

Typical Experience

• 11 to 14 years

Typical Education

• Master's Degree in a related field such as M.S. Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Materials, or Reliability Engineering, RAC(US), CQA, ASQ, or ISO/RABSQA Auditor Certification an asset, but not required

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.