10 - Manager, Global QMS

Req ID: 138300

Remote Position: Hybrid

Region: Americas

Country: Mexico

State/Province: Nuevo Leon

City: Monterrey

General Overview

Functional Area: Operations (OPS)

Career Stream: Quality (QUA)

Role: Manager 2 (MG2)

Job Title: Quality QMS Manager

Job Code: MG2-OPS-QUA

Job Level: Level 10

Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect

Summary

Responsible for HT quality plan, culture initiatives and monitoring of objectives and KPIs. Own the global QMS training strategy; develop minimal requirements for training, onboarding and refresher training for all HT employees, assign, and track mandatory compliance training to ensure organization-wide competency. Improve and harmonize QMS policies across global sites to ensure consistency in compliance. Oversee the lifecycle of controlled documentation and data integrity. Manage the Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) system to ensure systemic issues are identified and closed. Global assessments across sites and management of CAPAs.

Detailed Description

Quality Management System activities to assist in global harmonization implementation to ensure compliance to applicable medical device regulations per jurisdiction, guidance and standards.

Develop and provide training for all HT employees ensuring training and awareness compliance across the HT organization

Ensure fully excution of the Quality Plan and objectives

Lead the HT CAPA process and indicators ensuring compliance across HT facilities.

Lead internal audit programs and lead for external regulatory inspections (FDA, Notified Bodies), lead the inspection readiness program.

Improve HT quality agreement templates and process, support site Quality leaders in negotiations and approval of quality agreements, lead internal supplier agreements across sites

Travel to foreign countries is required, travel requirements greater than 50%. Passport is necessary.

Position requires composure and ability to interface with Director's leadership. Good communicaiton skills are essential

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Quality Management, or a related technical discipline. An advanced degree (Master's or MBA) is preferred.

Experience: Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in quality assurance/QMS role within the medical device industry, desired experience in a global or multi-site managerial capacity.

Required experience in Quality System (ISO 13485) applications of medical device manufacturing and/or design; Experience in Direct participation with FDA Inspections. Understanding of the medical device statutes, standards and regulations to discuss, apply and resolve complex issues of complaince with highly educated and professional teams. Able to clearly understand the risks of non-compliance, including patient harm, company sanctions, fines and possible jail.

Proven track record of successfully leading major regulatory audits (FDA, Notified Bodies) and managing comprehensive QMS integrations.

Skills

Expert knowledge of ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 820, Device Regulations (EU MDR) is a plus

Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to influence global teams.

Excellent analytical and risk management capabilities (ISO 14971 familiarity is a plus).

Ability to translate complex regulatory and procedural information into clear, accurate, and accessible documentation.

Proficiency in developing detailed protocols, such as CAPA reports, non-conformance records, and validation documentation, where technical accuracy is critical to patient safety and product quality.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for presenting compliance strategies to senior management.

Physical Demands

Regularly sitting/standing, free to move around.

Occasionally Sustained visual concentration on small areas, such as monitors, screens.

Regularly Sustained visual concentration on numbers, legal documents

Typical Experience

Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in quality assurance/QMS role within the medical device industry, with at least 3 years in a global or multi-site managerial capacity.

Required experience in Quality System (ISO 13485) applications of medical device manufacturing and/or design; Experience in Direct participation with FDA Inspections. Understanding of the medical device statutes, standards and regulations to discuss, apply and resolve complex issues of complaince with highly educated and professional teams. Able to clearly understand the risks of non-compliance, including patient harm, company sanctions, fines and possible jail.

Proven track record of successfully leading major regulatory audits (FDA, Notified Bodies) and managing comprehensive QMS integrations.

Typical Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Quality Management, or a related technical discipline. An advanced degree (Master's or MBA) is preferred.

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.

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, 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.

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