Senior Manager, DFA and Mechanical Engineering

Req ID: 140252 
Region: Americas 
Country: USA 
State/Province: Texas 
City: Richardson 

General Overview

Functional Area: Engineering
SAP Short Name: SMG-ENG-DME 
Job Level: Level 11
IC/MGR: Individual Contributor
Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect

Summary

Are you a strategic engineering leader passionate about bridging the gap between complex product design and seamless manufacturing? 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.

Detailed Description

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

• Strategic Design Ownership: Own and define the Design for Assembly (DFA) rule set. You will dictate the standards for access, tool clearance, handling, ergonomics, Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) architecture, and overall service strategy for tray and rack systems.

• Proactive Analysis & Modeling: Run rigorous pre-DFA assessments during the design phase. You will model assembly sequences, check for interferences, and proactively challenge build methods before they are released.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Drive DFA findings to resolution by partnering closely with Mechanical and Industrial Design teams. You will also own the mechanical interface into rack integration, as well as thermal and cold plate assemblies.

• Continuous Improvement loop: Collaborate with site assembly and tooling engineering teams during trial builds to analyze cycle times and operator-induced defect modes. You will feed real-world assembly and field service learnings directly back into your rule sets and design guidelines.

• Global Leadership: Inspire, lead, and develop a high-performing team of engineers spanning across our hubs in Richardson, Shanghai, and Penang.

What You Will Deliver

• Comprehensive DFA rule sets and assembly/serviceability guidelines.

• Pre-DFA reports and robust assembly sequence models.

• Documented DFA findings and their dispositions.

• Clear, strategic inputs for tooling and fixture requirements.

Role Clarification: To ensure success, it is important to note that this is a design-defining role, not a site-level assembly process engineering role. You will define what the product design must allow for, but you will not be responsible for designing the physical fixtures or the factory line layout.

How We Measure Success

• Successful disposition of all DFA findings prior to Design Verification Testing (DVT).

• Achievement of actual assembly cycle times against your modeled expectations.

• Reduction and minimization of operator-induced defect rates.

• Hitting targeted FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) service times.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• 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.

Physical Demands

• Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.
• Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data. 
• Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Typical Experience

• 8-11 years in a similar role or industry.

Typical Education

Bachelor degree or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Educational Requirements may vary by Geography

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. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.

Celestica is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. 
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.
Celestica is an E-Verify employer.

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 & Smart Energy, Aerospace & 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.