Manufacturing Engineer

Overview

Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~16,800 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn moreabout what we do.

Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions.

We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.

• Lead and facilitate Lean, Kaizen, PDCA, and Six Sigma projects focused on quality, cost, delivery, and productivity improvements.
• Identify process inefficiencies and implement sustainable corrective actions to improve operational performance.
• Drive waste reduction initiatives in manufacturing workflows and value streams.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure process effectiveness and improvement outcomes.
• Facilitate cross-functional continuous improvement events and workshops.

• Support sustaining manufacturing operations by resolving production-related issues and improving process capability.
• Analyze manufacturing processes, equipment performance, and workflow efficiencies to identify improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with production teams to implement process changes while minimizing operational disruption.
• Evaluate capital equipment requirements and develop business cases including Return on Investment (ROI) analysis.

• Lead Root Cause Analysis investigations using structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Support corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities to prevent recurrence of quality issues.
• Review engineering drawings and specifications, including application of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Ensure process documentation complies with ISO 9001 quality management requirements.
• Participate in process audits and continuous improvement assessments.

• Lead and manage multiple concurrent projects with cross-functional teams.
• Develop project plans, schedules, risk assessments, and implementation strategies.
• Track project progress and communicate status to leadership and stakeholders.
• Support new product introduction and manufacturing transfer activities as required.

• Create, revise, and maintain engineering documentation, work instructions, procedures, and process controls.
• Develop training materials and provide guidance to manufacturing personnel on process improvements and best practices.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement throughout the organization.

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• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent industry experience).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and process improvement methodologies.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications including GD&T.
• Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles and Design of Experiments (DOE).
• Experience conducting Root Cause Analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Experience creating, reviewing, and controlling documents in accordance with ISO 9001 standards.
• Experience evaluating capital equipment investments and performing ROI analysis.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen (PDCA), and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency with data analysis and problem-solving tools.

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Experience with in a precision manufacturing, aerospace, semiconductor, electronics, or high-tech manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading value stream mapping and process optimization initiatives.
• Strong statistical analysis and process capability experience.

• Solid Modeling Software (Solidworks, Creo, Autocad, or ANSYS)
• CNC machining experience (G-code and Tooling Design)
• Advanced Metrology Experience (Optical CMM, Surface Profilometer)

Colorado Springs, CO Pay Range: MIN $93,000.00 - MAX $

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