Manufacturing Technical Lead
Apply now »Date: Sep 8, 2026
Location: Shanghai, SH, CN
Company: Celestica International LP
Req ID: 140369
Remote Position: No
Region: Asia
Country: China
State/Province: Shanghai
City: Shanghai
General Overview
Job Title: Staff Engineer, Program / Project Management
Functional Area: Engineering (ENG)
Career Stream: Program / Project Management (EPM)
Role: Staff Engineer (SEN)
Job Code: SEN-ENG-EPM
Job Band: 10
Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect
Summary
One programme, one manufacturing owner. The MTL sits with the design team, carries manufacturability from concept through ramp, and signs the manufacturing readiness section of every Build Authorisation for that programme. Assignments cover CB, Meta, AMD, Kapok and Dell, and the Penang own-brand portfolio.
Detailed Description
Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:
• Steer DFx closure for the programme: ensure pre-DFM and pre-DFA run before release and that every finding is routed, owned and closed.
• Write and maintain the manufacturing scope of the Programme SOW, and keep it current through change.
• Sign manufacturing readiness before each build, naming open items with an owner and a date rather than signing around them.
• Raise Process Development Requests when the design needs capability the site does not have, and track them to a committed date.
• Own the manufacturing content of the phase gate package and present it at the gate.
• Drive yield recovery, defect attribution and open-item burn-down on early builds with the TRL and the site.
• Maintain the manufacturing risk register for the programme and close severe risks before DVT exit.
• Assess manufacturability at POC and pre-EVT, and challenge design rules rather than accepting them as fixed.
• Provide manufacturing cost, NRE and fixture input into the quotation before acceptance.
• Own the manufacturing dimension of the NPI RYG status for the programme.
Knowledge/Skills/Competencies
Refer to technical skills below
Physical Demands
- Eight to twelve years in manufacturing or NPI engineering, including hands-on time on a production line.
- Reads a layout and a process flow with equal confidence.
- Credible with designers — the part most candidates lack.
- Degree in engineering; programme exposure and customer-facing experience valued.
- Willing to travel to the build site through critical builds.
Typical Experience
- 8 to 10 years.
Typical Education
Bachelor degree or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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 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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