Senior Lead Engineer, Mechanical Design

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Date: Jun 19, 2026

Location: Penang, 07, MY

Company: Celestica International LP

Req ID: 136236 
Remote Position: No
Region: Asia 
Country: Malaysia 
State/Province: Bayan Lepas 
City:  Penang 

Summary

We are seeking talented and motivated Senior Lead Mechanical Engineer to join our dynamic and growing organization that enable industry leaders to deliver products that leave positive impacts to the world. 

The Senior Lead Mechanical Engineer will contribute to the architect, design, and optimization of the innovative solutions for HealthTech, Industrial, Smart Energy, Aerospace and Capital Equipment. In this role, the Senior Lead Mechanical Engineer will play a pivotal role along with cross functional teams of other engineers, customers, supply chain and project leadership to ensure solutions meet the highest industry standards.

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Detailed Description

Product Design and Development

  • Recognized subject matter expert for one or more technical areas. See Technical Competencies section.

  • Lead the architect, design and implementation of technical solutions in multiple domains and market segments that meets the customer, regulatory requirements.

  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and customers to integrate mechanical systems into overall product architecture and support product transition to manufacturing.

  • With the relevant technical competencies, convert concepts into design requirements, develop CAD models and technical drawings, conduct design simulations / reliability analysis, tooling design, and DFx review.

  • Develop prototypes and conduct rigorous testing to validate design concepts and iterate as necessary.

  • Support technical proposal, planning and cost estimation that will aid in the initial quoting process.

Continuous Learning and Innovation

  • Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, regulations and best practices to contribute to the advancement of design best practices, procedures, quality, efficiency or the acquisitions of new capabilities. 

  • Passionate about solving complex issues and innovate under tight project requirement. 

Design for Manufacturing & Quality Assurance

  • Products that are not manufacturable will not benefit our customer and more importantly the end user. This role requires to collaborate with manufacturing partners to ensure seamless production and timely delivery, identify and evaluate materials and manufacturing processes that align with product requirements and contribute to cost effective solutions.

  • Proficient in product development life cycle process and compliance to product quality standard.

Enabling Competencies:

  • Discipline Leaderships

  • Demonstrate “People & Team Leadership Behaviors” as per Celestica Leadership Imperatives.
  • Right-the-First Time Lean and Quality mindset.

  • The following competencies are fundamental for this role: Coaching/Mentoring; Communication/Negotiation/Presentation; Creative Problem Solving (8D/Corrective Actions), Customer/Stakeholder Management; Quality & Lean, D/PFMEA, Design of Experiments (DOE).

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

3D CAD Modelling (Creo/SolidWorks), Industrial Design, Plastic/Sheet Metal/Machining/Casting/Rubber design, Thermal Analysis/Modelling, Sensors/Moving Parts Integration, FEA, Tolerance Analysis, DFA-Assembly, Mechanical Component & Commodities, Material Properties and Mechanical Assembly.

Physical Demands

  • 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.

Typical Experience

  • Minimum 5-10 years of direct working experiences in mechanical product design within a multi-disciplinary environment and have completed multiple product development cycles.

  • Good knowledge in industrial standards and system level environmental compliance.

  • Fluent in both written and spoken English, ability to work in an international team.

  • Good team work attitude, collaboration and communication skills.

  • Business travel possible (include the oversea travel)

Typical Education

  • Bachelor or Master degree in mechanical engineering. PHD with fewer industrial working experience is welcome to apply.

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 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.

 


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