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 more about 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.
Responsibilities:
Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence
- 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.
Manufacturing Process Support
- 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.
Quality & Problem Solving
- 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.
Project Management
- 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.
Documentation & Training
- 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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Qualifications:
Required Qualifications
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
- Experience within 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.
Experience with any/all the following is highly desired:
- 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 $155,000.00
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