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

Summary

Senior Quality Manager - New Production Introduction (NPI) Focus

Detailed Description

- 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.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

- 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).

Typical Experience

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

Typical Education

- Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering, Quality Management or a related technical field.
- Industry certifications preferred (ASQ, Six Sigma, ISO13485 Lead Auditor, etc).

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.

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.

PATERNA BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company)

We are the people who give possibilities purpose

BD is one of the largest integral medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health is our Purpose, and it's no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us-from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year-to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead complex business, operational, and integration projects within an international and cross-functional environment. The Project Manager will be responsible for managing projects, coordinating multiple functions including Commercial, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, Legal, and Operations to ensure that project milestones, deliverables, and business-critical changes are implemented successfully and on time.

The position will have a strong project leadership focus, approximately 60% , combined with Continuous Improvement and Business Excellence activities, approximately 40% . A key aspect of the role will be understanding the commercial structure and business impact of projects , translating business requirements into clear project plans, and effectively mobilizing stakeholders to deliver results. Projects may include operational integration activities related to acquired product portfolios, where regulatory, supply chain, legal, and commercial changes need to be carefully coordinated to ensure continued product commercialization.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead business, operational, and integration projects , managing approximately 4 to 5 projects simultaneously from initial planning through execution and project closure.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams and regional stakeholders , including Commercial, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, Legal, and Operations, establishing clear responsibilities, timelines, priorities, and expectations.
- Develop and manage comprehensive project plans , proactively monitoring milestones, dependencies, risks, scope changes, and potential delays, and implementing corrective actions when required.
- Lead projects with significant operational and commercial impact , ensuring that regulatory, product, process, and organizational changes are implemented on time and do not negatively affect the ability to commercialize products.
- Drive Continuous Improvement and Business Excellence initiatives , including Kaizen workshops and structured problem-solving activities , ensuring that agreed action plans are implemented and their effectiveness is monitored.
- Monitor and communicate project performance using appropriate project management tools and methodologies,



providing stakeholders with clear visibility of progress, risks, decisions, and results, while capturing lessons learned at project closure.

Requirements

- Minimum 5 years of experience as a Project Manager , ideally managing operational, commercial, integration, or business transformation projects within complex international organizations.
- Experience working in highly regulated or complex industries . Previous experience within Pharmaceuticals, MedTech, Medical Devices, or Automotive environments would be highly desirable.
- Desirable Official PMP (Project Management Professional) certification , combined with strong knowledge of project management methodologies, risk management, project planning, and stakeholder management.
- Demonstrated experience in Continuous Improvement and Business Excellence , ideally including practical experience with Kaizen, Lean principles, and structured problem-solving methodologies .
- Advanced English proficiency , combined with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence, align, and mobilize cross-functional teams.
- Strong autonomy, resilience, creativity, motivation, and drive , with the ability to navigate uncertainty, manage competing priorities, and quickly become autonomous within a fast-paced environment.

Salary range: 58,000 - 64,000 euros

Why Join Us?

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you'll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.

We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.

To learn more about BD visit .

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Optional Skills

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Primary Work Location

ESP San Agustin del Guadalix

Additional Locations

(none provided)

Work Shift

At BD, we reward, support and develop our associates through our comprehensive Total Rewards program. We are committed to attracting and retaining high quality talent by providing reward and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture, as well as a competitive package of compensation and benefits programs. You can learn more on our career site under "Our Commitment to You ("

Our salary or hourly rate ranges reward associates fairly and competitively. We regularly review these ranges and factors, such as location, contribute to the range displayed.

Our pay is based on the role and the necessary skills and education to perform it successfully. The salary or hourly rate offered is determined by the role's specific requirements, including any applicable step rate pay system at the work location. Salary or hourly pay ranges are influenced by labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location which may also affect the workplace arrangement of the role.

Salary Range Information

41,900.00 - 67,025.00 EUR Annual

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.

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