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Global Quality Manager

On-site in València·Added 8 days ago

Celestica

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Overview

Requirements

Have the right to work in Spain
Celestica doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Work on-site in València
No relocation package mentioned.
Have 15+ years of experience
Senior-level role.
University degree
“Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering, Quality Management or a related technical field.” — per the ad.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Quality Frameworks: Expert-level knowledge of ISO 13485, 21 CFR 820 (QMSR) and ANSI/ISO/ESD standards.
NPI Quality Planning: Deep proficiency in defining critical quality business processes, tools, and system applications required to meet site-level and customer-specific quality objectives.
Advanced Quality Tools: Mastery of core quality methodologies, including FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis), 8D Methodology, Change Control Board (CCB) protocols, and Manufacturing Quality Standards (MQS).
Validation & DFx: Technical understanding of validation strategies (IQ/OQ/PQ) and Design for Excellence (DFx) to ensure seamless transitions from design to mass production.
Performance Analytics: Ability to assess quality performance data to establish metrics, targets, and improvement strategies (e.g., Monthly Operations Reviews, Quality Excursion Reporting).

15+ years of progressive experience in Quality Management, with a proven track record in NPI, manufacturing scale-up, and global QMS deployment.

Nice to have

Industry certifications preferred (ASQ, Six Sigma, ISO13485 Lead Auditor, etc).

Education & certifications

Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering, Quality Management or a related technical field.

The role

Senior Quality Manager - New Production Introduction (NPI) Focus

What you'll do

Quality Planning & Strategy: Lead the design and deployment of Quality Management Systems (QMS) processes and tools to ensure NPI objectives and customer requirements are met.
DFx & Technical Readiness: Drive Design for Excellence (DFx) reviews and oversight on validation strategies (IQ,OQ,PQ) to ensure seamless product transitions from design to mass production.
Launch Readiness: Manage launch readiness assessments, Monthly Operations Reviews, and Customer Satisfaction Surveys to ensure operational excellence at the HealthTech sites.
Regulatory Oversight: Ensure site-wide conformance to international regulations and customer certifications (e.g., ISO 13485, ANSI/ESD).
Performance Monitoring: Analyze data from customer scorecards, regulatory audits, and operational performance to identify gaps and communicate action plans to stakeholders.
Global QMS process ownership: Develop and support key QMS processes to ensure regulatory compliance and mitigate operational risks.
Process Deployment: Document and deploy global quality processes (Audit Compliance, Customer Feedback) in alignment with strategic corporate initiatives.
Training & Capability Building: Educate sites on global procedures to build independent, high-functioning quality teams capable of maintaining long-term quality initiatives.

How you'll work

Req ID: 140439
Remote Position: No
Region: Europe
Country: Spain
State/Province: La Pobla De Vallbona
City: Valencia

About Celestica

Celestica is a global leader in electronics manufacturing services (EMS) and supply chain solutions, headquartered in Toronto, Canada. The company designs, manufactures, and delivers hardware platforms and solutions for customers in the aerospace and defense, communications, enterprise, healthcare, industrial, and semiconductor capital equipment sectors. With operations across the Americas, Europe, and Asia, Celestica employs tens of thousands of people worldwide and is known for its engineering expertise and advanced manufacturing capabilities.

In Spain, Celestica has a significant engineering presence, particularly in the Valencia region, where it operates a design and engineering center focused on hardware and test development. The company's Spanish operations are integral to its global engineering network, offering roles in electrical design, mechanical design, and test development. For international professionals, Celestica provides an opportunity to work in a multicultural, English-speaking environment within a global company, while being based in Spain. The company values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth, making it an attractive option for engineers looking to advance their careers in a dynamic industry.

Industry: Electronics Manufacturing
Founded: 1994
Employees: 20,000–30,000
Headquarters: Toronto, Canada
In Spain: Barcelona
Website: celestica.com

Good to know if you are moving

Celestica's Spanish engineering center is located in Barcelona, a major European tech hub with a high quality of life and strong international community.
The company operates in English as its primary business language, making it accessible for international professionals who do not speak Spanish.
Celestica offers opportunities for career growth within a global organization, with potential for cross-border mobility and collaboration with teams worldwide.
The company is a major player in the electronics manufacturing industry, providing exposure to cutting-edge technology in design, test, and manufacturing.
Spain's cost of living, particularly in Barcelona, is generally lower than in other major European tech hubs, offering a good balance of salary and lifestyle.

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Additional information

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.

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.

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