Senior Manager, DFA and Mechanical Engineering

Celestica • Richardson, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Celestica, we are seeking a visionary Senior Manager, DFA and Mechanical Engineering to lead our global design efforts for assembly and serviceability. In this high-impact role, you will lead a talented, multi-national team of DFA and Mechanical Engineers. Your primary mission is to own assembly, handling, and serviceability as core design properties across tray and rack systems—focusing on critical elements like cable routing, fastening, tool clearance, ergonomics, and field replaceability. You will ensure that our cutting-edge products can not only be assembled at peak production rates but can also be efficiently serviced in the field.

Requirements

• Proven leadership experience managing global mechanical engineering or DFx teams.
• Deep technical expertise in Design for Assembly (DFA), Design for Manufacturability (DFM), and Serviceability.
• Strong background in mechanical integrations, specifically regarding rack and tray architectures, thermal management, and cold plate assemblies.
• A strategic mindset with the ability to push back on design flaws and champion buildability and ergonomics.

Responsibilities

• Own and define the Design for Assembly (DFA) rule set, dictating standards for access, tool clearance, handling, ergonomics, Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) architecture, and overall service strategy for tray and rack systems.
• Run rigorous pre-DFA assessments during the design phase, model assembly sequences, check for interferences, and proactively challenge build methods before they are released.
• Drive DFA findings to resolution by partnering closely with Mechanical and Industrial Design teams, and own the mechanical interface into rack integration, as well as thermal and cold plate assemblies.
• Collaborate with site assembly and tooling engineering teams during trial builds to analyze cycle times and operator-induced defect modes, feeding real-world assembly and field service learnings back into rule sets and design guidelines.
• Inspire, lead, and develop a high-performing team of engineers spanning across hubs in Richardson, Shanghai, and Penang.

What This Job Offers

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