Specialist, Operations Quality – Celestica
Join Celestica Galway (Ireland) as a Quality Engineer to drive quality management across product development, manufacturing and regulatory compliance in the medical device sector.
Summary
A career at Celestica encourages extraordinary contributions with meaningful purpose: imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers.
Day‑to‑Day Activities
* Mentor and develop personnel in quality management and continuous improvement.
* Lead investigations of quality excursions and implement corrective actions.
* Guide the quality group in a fast‑paced production environment.
* Serve as customer liaison for quality escalations, ensuring timely responses.
* Support change management process and respond to customer requests.
* Apply corrective action systems (CAPA) and technical reporting.
* Drive improvements in product and process quality, evaluate metrics and maintain KPI reporting.
* Manage and maintain NCMR database; provide weekly reports to customers.
* Use statistical techniques to monitor process performance (SPC, Minitab, Ppk, Gage R&R, sampling).
* Provide quality engineering support including validation, risk management and review of technical documentation (FMEA, control plans).
* Apply project management skills for key CI projects.
Knowledge / Skills / Competencies
* Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 13485, QMS standards and processes.
* Data analysis and presentation software proficiency.
* Strong knowledge of product and manufacturing processes and material properties.
* Understanding of manufacturing environment and impact on customer satisfaction and delivery.
* Proficiency with FMEA, PMP, SPC, 8D methodology.
* Six Sigma, Lean Kaizen knowledge.
* Effective communication with internal and external customers.
* Knowledge of Med‑tech and regulatory requirements (FDA, MDR).
* Pharma & medical device systems advantage.
* Project leadership and multi‑project coordination.
* Internal auditor capability.
What We Are Looking For
* Experience in a Med‑tech environment is essential.
* 6 Sigma quality methods advantage.
* Materials engineering/quality materials testing knowledge advantage.
* Leadership experience advantage.
What We Offer
* Market‑competitive total reward: flexible salary, fixed and variable salary based on goals.
* Opportunity to join a new product introduction team in Health Tech.
* Innovation‑driven quality function.
* Training and development opportunities.
* Opportunity to innovate, mentor others and pursue your career vision.
* Collaborative global culture with strong leadership.
* Global sustainability culture with community give‑back.
Physical Demands
* Sitting/standing, free movement.
* Walking.
* Sustained visual concentration on monitors.
* Occasional exposure (10%–33%) to noise, odours, dust, drafts, chemicals, machinery, temperature extremes, hazardous substances.
* Occasional overnight travel required.
Typical Experience
* 4 years experience in a quality role within Health Tech manufacturing environment.
Typical Education
* Bachelor's degree in related field.
Celestica is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on any protected status.
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