Lead Manufacturing Process Engineer(12 Month Contract to Hire)

Celestica • Tucson, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Manufacturing Process Engineer will provide technical leadership and swift resolution for all manufacturing issues pertaining to the cabin pressure controller cell within an aerospace manufacturing environment subject to ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations). The role strongly emphasizes the ability to disposition non-conforming hardware, read and interpret detailed mechanical prints, and work cross-functionally with program management and quality teams to resolve issues. Practical mechanical experience, strong communication skills, and a collaborative approach are essential. All duties are performed in compliance with ITAR; U.S. person status (citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) is required.

Requirements

• Proficient in reading and interpreting mechanical prints and technical documentation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate and share knowledge across multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience working with outflow control valves and assorted mechanical components.
• Relevant experience may come from a variety of educational and career paths (e.g., electrical engineering, electronics technology, or equivalent practical background); a degree is not strictly required if capability is proven.
• Must be a U.S. person as defined by ITAR (citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual per 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), due to the nature of aerospace manufacturing and regulatory requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience troubleshooting legacy or aging hardware platforms.
• Proven ability to use SAP, JIRA, Teamcenter.
• Familiarity with configuration control and documentation change management.
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to unique company-specific tools, production platforms, and regulatory procedures.
• Deep mechanical expertise.
• Direct experience working with vendors.

Responsibilities

• Perform design of experiments (DOE) in support of root cause corrective actions (RCCA).
• Read and interpret mechanical prints and equipment documentation to efficiently identify, diagnose, and resolve faults.
• Partner with technicians and colleagues to drive troubleshooting efficiency and support operational throughput.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with technicians, supervisors, engineering management, and all relevant stakeholders to resolve production and test issues.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of documentation, work instructions, and reports associated with troubleshooting and repair.
• Adapt to unfamiliar or legacy hardware environments, applying core manufacturing and troubleshooting skills from the outset; product-specific knowledge will be acquired on the job.
• Maintain current knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and best practices relevant to aerospace, high-reliability, and ITAR-governed manufacturing.
• Uphold all actions and documentation to ensure compliance with ITAR and related export control requirements.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

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