Senior Manager, DFM and SMT Engineering

Celestica International LP • Richardson, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Celestica is seeking a strategic Sr Manager, DFM and SMT Engineering to lead the manufacturability screen within their design ecosystem. This role involves managing a global team of DFM and process engineers across Richardson, Shanghai, and Penang. The team's primary focus is to resolve complex engineering challenges during the design phase, such as double-sided mixed VIPPO and advanced component spacing, to prevent downstream manufacturing restrictions. This position is part of the DFx Center of Excellence and is distinct from site-level DFM functions.

Requirements

• Deep technical expertise in SMT manufacturing, PCB fabrication, and panelization rules.
• Demonstrated success leading distributed DFM or process engineering teams across multi-site global organizations.
• Hands-on familiarity with Valor rule encoding and ECAD/DFx design tool integration.

Responsibilities

• Own the core DFM rule set content, including component spacing, fabrication standards, panelization, SMT process windows, materials, and underlying technical constraints.
• Plan and resource pre-DFM screening across all package portfolios while maintaining strict turnaround commitments.
• Chair DFM finding reviews to establish disposition routes and define the required technical evidence to close out each finding.
• Encode DFM rules into Valor NPI and progressively integrate them directly into the primary design environment.
• Partner with Process Development and site engineering to resolve long-standing constraints around double-sided mixed VIPPO, tight spacing, and rework capabilities.
• Interface directly with site DFM teams so released design packages are checked once and avoid duplicate sign-off debate.
• Mentor, direct, and grow engineering talent across our Richardson, Shanghai, and Penang hubs.

What This Job Offers

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