Req ID: 127190 
Remote Position: No
Region: Asia 
Country: Thailand 
State/Province: Chonburi 
City:  Laem Chabang 

Summary

We are seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead the successful launch of our new products. The ideal candidate will be a technical leader responsible for the entire product introduction lifecycle, from initial design reviews until mass production. This role requires a strong blend of technical expertise, project leadership, and collaboration to bridge the gap between design and manufacturing.

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Detailed Description

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

Lead new product introduction cycle (EVT, DVT, PVT), including design reviews, build plans, test plans, design/materials change management, and design validation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Design teams, NPI, Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality, to ensure a smooth transition of new products into high volumes production. Conduct technology assessments for new products, influencing design decisions to mitigate manufacturing risks and ensure long-term product reliability. Serve as the technical liaison between Design and Operations Engineering, ensuring key manufacturing deliverables like DFx (Design for Excellence) are met. This includes DFM (Design for Manufacturability), DFA (Design for Assembly), and DFT (Design for Test). Identify potential design to manufacturing risks and, actively provide solutions or mitigation on both manufacturing and design. Monitor early pilot production runs, DOE results, Test and reliability data for early capture of gaps between design and manufacturing processes. Drive solutions to improve product quality and readiness for high volume manufacturing. Partner with Quality teams to support second-source part qualification and resolve component and build quality issues. Engage with key components and material suppliers on critical specifications, capabilities, or quality risks. Actively participate and influence exit phase reviews and final design validation. Knowledge/Skills/Competencies Strong knowledge of product development cycles (EVT, DVT, PVT) and processes Project management, planning, strategic thinking, risk management, team leadership, and adaptability. Strong technical understanding in areas like high-speed digital circuit design, power supply design, thermal & mechanical knowledge, compliance & testing, and optical & fiber networking. Strong knowledge of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles for Surface Mount Technology (SMT) & wave soldering, and solder materials (solder alloys, solder pastes, fluxes, etc.). Familiarity with evaluation & qualification soldering materials, chemicals, bonding/coating materials and solder joint reliability to ensure product longevity and performance. Proficiency in Six-Sigma, failure analysis mechanisms, both destructive & non-destructive, to identify root causes of defects and implement corrective actions. Knowledge of relevant industry standards, such as IPC-A-610, IPC-9701, IPC-9704, IPC-9201, to ensure compliance and maintain high quality Typical Experience 15+ years of relevant experience in electronics manufacturing or a related field. Typical Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering, Material Science, or a related field, or 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 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.

 

COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world’s best brands. Through our recognized customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development – from drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next-generation hardware platform solutions for the Cloud. Headquartered in Toronto, with talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers.

 

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