Director, Manufacturing Equipment & Process Engineering

Celestica International LP • Newmarket, ON

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Engineering & Site Quality provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for a combined organization of approximately 140 engineering, quality, and continuous improvement professionals. This senior leadership role is responsible for directing all site manufacturing process engineering, failure analysis laboratory services, product testing, continuous improvement initiatives, and site quality assurance systems. The primary focus of this role is to drive manufacturing engineering excellence, advanced process innovation, equipment optimization, and continuous improvement to meet customer requirements. Concurrently, the role ensures the site maintains a rigorous quality culture, robust risk-mitigation strategies, comprehensive laboratory analytics, and strict regulatory compliance. This role is highly customer- and corporate-facing across all main areas of responsibility.

Requirements

• 15+ years of progressive engineering and quality leadership experience within a highly dynamic electronics manufacturing or similar technology-driven environment, with strong Aerospace and commercial exposure.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex, multi-functional projects, manage and improve large multi-departmental change processes, and champion a rigorous technical and quality culture.
• Advanced understanding of budgeting, site operations, ROI/ROR analysis, and how technical decisions impact overall site profitability and customer satisfaction.
• Mastery of structured methodologies including Lean, Six Sigma, 8D, FMEA, Change Control, and Design of Experiments (DOE).
• Broad knowledge of electronic manufacturing environments, automated equipment systems, SMT, NPI-PCBA, laboratory analysis testing, and advanced quality management systems.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology, or a related scientific discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Candidates must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada and meet all other requirements under CGP.
• Job offers will be conditional upon candidates undergoing a successful security screening per the Controlled Goods Regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced studies in Business Administration (MBA), Operations, or Technology Management are considered a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Establish site-specific strategic plans, annual business goals, and long-term operational objectives cooperatively with the site leadership team.
• Oversee and manage the complete planning, budgeting, headcount, and cost management for all site engineering, laboratory, and quality departments, actively seeking and executing cost-saving opportunities.
• Drive site-wide Continuous Improvement, Lean manufacturing, and Quality culture initiatives to optimize operational efficiency and process metrics.
• Directly and indirectly lead, mentor, and develop department managers, senior individual contributors, and technical teams across a ~140-person organization.
• Lead the development, deployment, and optimization of cost-effective manufacturing processes and automated equipment solutions across the site.
• Proactively drive robust upfront strategies, including Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), and ongoing technology and efficiency improvements.
• Support all manufacturing technical issues related to customer products from product conception to product obsolescence, actively driving Rolled Throughput Yield (RTPY) improvements throughout the manufacturing cycle.
• Serve as the final escalation point for complex, site-wide manufacturing technical issues, assisting teams with problem resolution for quality and delivery.
• Oversee Failure Analysis Laboratory operations, ensuring advanced analytical capabilities (e.g., metallurgy, destructive/non-destructive testing, environmental testing) meet site and customer requirements while ensuring long-term viability and continuous growth.
• Direct structural test and inspection processes, including the strategy creation and execution of optical, mechanical, and electrical product testing (e.g., AOI, AXI, ICT, vibration, and environmental testing).
• Leverage testing and quality data KPIs to monitor manufacturing health and drive advanced engineering solutions.
• Establish and drive the site's quality strategy to ensure long-term customer satisfaction and alignment with corporate goals, managing Scrap and Cost of Non-Quality (QofNQ) metrics effectively.
• Provide executive support for compliance readiness and continuous certification under major industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100, AS9110, ANSI/ESD, NADCAP), bringing demonstrated personal experience managing these certifications.
• Assess organizational risk regarding quality events, oversee corrective/preventive actions (CAPA, 8D, FMEA), and lead reviews with key customers and suppliers to successfully manage and eliminate both Audit and Escape findings.

Benefits

• Celestica is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Accommodations are available upon request for candidates throughout the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director