Celestica

Req ID: 141008
Region: Americas
Country: USA
City: Remote Employee US
Summary
The Manufacturing Process Engineer – Heavy Equipment position provides key capabilities to successfully manufacture large, heavy, high-voltage equipment. The role will be engaged in the lifecycle of the product by first providing DFM/DFA feedback to the design team, then facilitating production launch activities by designing the manufacturing process, and finally enabling scalable and sustainable manufacturing.
Detailed Description
The person in this role will support manufacturing process design, industrialization, and continuous improvement across heavy equipment and high voltage production environments. They will help establish scalable, safe, and efficient manufacturing methods for both high-weight/low-volume and modular/scalable production lines.
Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:
<ul>
<li>Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods using Lean Manufacturing principles, value stream mapping, and Six Sigma methodologies.</li>
<li>Design line layouts, workstations, and material flows for production lines.</li>
<li>Specify, procure, and commission manufacturing equipment, including heavy-duty cranes, torque tools, automated guided vehicles, and battery testing equipment.</li>
<li>Design or source specialized jigs, fixtures, and lifting beams for the safe handling and precise assembly of heavy, high-voltage equipment.</li>
<li>Integrate automation and smart factory technologies, including assembly tools with data logging and automated end-of-line testing.</li>
<li>Lead PFMEA activities to identify and mitigate manufacturing risks.</li>
<li>Develop and implement safety and quality protocols focused on high-voltage safety, battery handling, and heavy structural rigging.</li>
<li>Create and maintain standard operating procedures, manufacturing routings, and work instructions.</li>
<li>Collaborate with Design Engineering to ensure new product introductions are optimized for efficient, scalable, and safe manufacturing.</li>
<li>Partner with Quality Engineering to root-cause production defects and implement corrective and preventive actions.</li>
<li>Provide DFM/DFA feedback to the product design team.</li>
</ul>
Knowledge/Skills/Competencies
Enabling Competencies
<ul>
<li>Project management and process ownership in medium-to-high complexity manufacturing environments.</li>
<li>Cross-functional collaboration with Design Engineering and Quality Engineering teams.</li>
<li>Strong grounding in quality and continuous improvement methods, including PFMEA, 8D, 5 Whys, and CAPA.</li>
<li>Safety leadership in heavy industrial and high-voltage manufacturing environments.</li>
</ul>
Technical Competencies
<ul>
<li>Strong understanding of large equipment mechanical and electrical assembly.</li>
<li>Familiarity with electrical assembly, wiring harness routing, and high-voltage safety environments.</li>
<li>Proficiency in 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Creo, or Catia, and manufacturing simulation/layout tools such as AutoCAD.</li>
<li>Strong background in Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kanban, and root-cause analysis.</li>
<li>Experience with lithium-ion battery integration, BESS containerization, or EV powertrains is preferred.</li>
<li>Certifications in Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing are preferred.</li>
<li>Experience with MES and ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle is preferred.</li>
</ul>
Physical Demands
<ul>
<li>Duties of this position are performed in office and manufacturing environments. The role requires adherence to strict safety protocols when supporting heavy equipment assembly, rigging activities, battery handling, and high-voltage manufacturing operations.</li>
<li>International travel is required (25%-50%).</li>
</ul>
Typical Experience
<ul>
<li>5–7+ years of experience in a medium-to-high complexity manufacturing environment such as heavy equipment, automotive, aerospace, or renewables.</li>
</ul>
Typical Education
<ul>
<li>Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.</li>
</ul>
Notes
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job, and job duties are subject to change at any time.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Celestica’s policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination and retaliation in all aspects of employment, and all information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Celestica's policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran or disability status, or other characteristics protected by law.
This policy applies to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment and also states that retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Celestica, Inc. (NYSE: CLS; TSX: CLS) is a technology leader dedicated to driving customer success and market advancements. With deep expertise in design, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and platform solutions, Celestica enables critical data center infrastructure for AI, cloud, and hybrid cloud and advances technologies in high-growth markets. With a talented team and a strategic global network, Celestica helps its customers achieve competitive advantages.
Today, Celestica delivers innovative supply chain solutions globally to customers in strategic two operating and reporting segments: Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) and Connectivity and Cloud Solutions (CC):
ATS:
This segment serves customers in complex, regulated and high-reliability markets such as Industrial &amp; Smart Energy, Aerospace &amp; Defense, Semiconductor Capital Equipment, and HealthTech. It is engineering led, with deep expertise in design, manufacturing and lifecycle solutions.
CCS:
This segment focuses on high-performance technology solutions and services for the data center, serving hyperscalers, digital native customers and enterprises. Celestica's Platform Solutions offering provides innovative and customizable computing, storage and networking solutions enabling AI-driven growth.
Built on a legacy of trust and performance, Celestica has earned its reputation by delivering results in complex and fast-changing markets. Celestica exceeds customer expectations by identifying trends and staying ahead of the curve. Backed by comprehensive capabilities and a global network across North America, Europe and Asia, Celestica helps customers gain competitive advantage with the quality, flexibility and resiliency they need to respond quickly to shifts in demand. Guided by a bold vision to accelerate market advancements, Celestica delivers innovative solutions and technologies that turn complexity into opportunity. Anchored in teamwork and commitment, Celestica strives to be the most trusted partner to its customers and colleagues worldwide.
Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.
Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.
This location is a US ITAR facility and these positions will involve the release of export controlled goods either directly to employees or through the employee's movement within the facility. As such, Celestica will require necessary information from all applicants upon an applicant's acceptance of employment to determine if any export control exemptions or licenses must be filed.

Manufacturing Process Engineer – Heavy Equipment (Remote)

Manufacturing Process Engineer – Heavy Equipment (Remote)

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