08 - Lead Engineer, Manufacturing Equipment

Celestica International LP•Fort Worth, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Lead Engineer, Manufacturing Equipment is responsible for the development, design, and sourcing of advanced manufacturing equipment to support operational and automation goals. This role bridges strategic automation procurement with hands-on technical lifecycle management—including line setup, validation, maintenance, and optimization to maximize Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) while maintaining a safe, ergonomically sound, and highly efficient working environment.

Requirements

Deep, full-lifecycle technical proficiency across full SMT lines, including Pick and Place systems, Screen Printers, Solder Paste application, Automated Optical Inspection (AOI), Solder Print Inspection (SPI), Reflow ovens, In-Circuit Testing (ICT), X-Ray inspection, rework, manual/selective soldering, and profiling.
Advanced troubleshooting capabilities, data analysis skills (SPC, capability indices), and root-cause analysis to systematically address machine failures.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with a proven ability to lead multi-million dollar equipment deployments and cross-functional teams.
5 to 7 years of relevant engineering experience within a high-volume manufacturing environment, with a clear, proven track record in automation, heavy SMT line operations, and vendor management.

Responsibilities

Lead the development, procurement, and implementation of off-the-shelf standard solutions and/or develop new standard automation setups to support customer manufacturing needs.
Lead the end-to-end setup, installation, configuration, and qualification of eight new, high-complexity Surface Mount Technology (SMT) manufacturing lines at the Fort Worth facility.
Drive customer product roadmaps utilizing corporate Automation End-to-End (E2E) processes and tools, including User Requirement Specifications (URS), Design for Automation Assembly (DFAA), and PM workbooks.
Resolve complex technical issues and lead rigorous equipment validation activities, such as Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).
Plan and lead hardware and software improvements on automated lines by analyzing OEE data, machine capability studies, speed losses, and other key manufacturing metrics.
Oversee and maintain specialized equipment infrastructure, including liquid cooling loops and secondary infrastructure supporting the Sunfish and Corgi production lines.
Develop, oversee, and execute robust preventative and predictive maintenance plans. Take accountability for the performance, maintenance, and global spare parts management for multiple machines within the value stream to avoid line degradation.
Partner closely with Process Engineering to ensure all equipment is statistically capable of meeting strict product manufacturing and quality requirements.
Act as the primary point of contact and own communication with internal stakeholders and external global equipment suppliers regarding technical specifications, designs, and engineering changes.
Apply Lean Six Sigma and 5S methodologies to systematically eliminate waste, optimize line efficiency, and elevate overall quality.