Operations Engineering Manager - Process Optimization

Requirements

Must have:

- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field. A Masters degree is preferred.

• Over 9 years of experience, with a minimum of 3 years in a Technical Execution Lead, Project Execution, or a similar role overseeing complex hardware development processes.
• Strong technical knowledge of the hardware engineering lifecycle, including familiarity with major hardware and simulation tools such as Cadence, Synopsys, and Siemens.
• Proven track record of managing large initiatives across multiple time zones, employing standard execution methodologies like agile or waterfall.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities to effectively convey technical strategies and progress to both executive managers and technical experts.
• Experience collaborating with legal or patent teams, or direct involvement in the invention disclosure process is highly desirable.

Responsibilities:

- Oversee the complete execution lifecycle for AI hardware development, translating strategic plans into practical engineering phases and actionable tasks.

• Ensure cross-functional collaboration among hardware, software engineering, IT, and external partners to interpret technical requirements and establish measurable project timelines.
• Facilitate the deployment of enterprise AI tools to enhance the overall process of hardware design.
• Manage the workflow for Intellectual Property capture, including budget forecasting and securing funding for the global patent portfolio.
• Collaborate with Patent Chairs, the Patent Committee, Legal, and external counsel to govern the patent review process and maintain review timelines.
• Organize review boards and track reviewer performances to prevent delays in technical evaluations.
• Work closely with Engineering Subject Matter Experts to promote the application of advanced tool capabilities, particularly AI features.
• Standardize tool usage and software versions across various engineering sites and downstream manufacturing locations.
• Manage the global license repository by monitoring usage, compliance, and adoption across international offices.
• Address and resolve critical action items for the Hardware Engineering leadership and team, ensuring effective follow-through and execution.

Company:

At Celestica, we are looking for a highly motivated Technical Execution Lead to join our dynamic team in San Jose, California. We focus on driving strategic initiatives in Agentic Design Automation and AI-enhanced infrastructure. In this high-visibility role within Engineering, you will collaborate across global teams while managing comprehensive execution of our cutting-edge engineering tools and overseeing our substantial global Intellectual Property portfolio. We provide a competitive salary range of $150k-$196k annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package and performance bonuses. Our headquarters in Toronto, alongside 40+ locations across 13 countries, fosters diverse insights, enabling us to deliver innovative solutions to our clients in various sectors including Aerospace, HealthTech, and Energy.