CM Engineering Manager

Keysight Technologies SAles Spain SL.; Penang; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Keysight Technologies in Penang, Malaysia is seeking a senior CM quality and engineering leader to drive performance and compliance across PCA/PCBA manufacturing. You will define qualification requirements, lead audits, and partner with R&D, Procurement, Production and supplier teams.

The role emphasizes standardized processes, RCCA/8D, and optimization of cost, capacity, and risk while ensuring design flexibility across Keysight product lines. Strong cross‑functional communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronics, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Materials Science, or related engineering discipline.
• Typically 10+ years in PCA/PCBA manufacturing, CM engineering, supplier quality, or manufacturing leadership.
• Strong quality and problem-solving capability (RCCA, 8D, FMEA, DOE, SPC).

Responsibilities

• Drive CM quality and engineering performance management across functions (R&D, Product Engineering, Procurement, Production, Quality, Customer Experience).
• Lead CM technology roadmap, best-practice proliferation, and qualification of new processes for sourcing flexibility and design freedom.
• Lead ISO 9001, RoHS compliance audits and process assessments with clear metrics and actions.
• Develop qualification requirements and manage ramp and sustaining operations for new CM lines/sites.
• Act as escalation focal for major quality/process issues with containment, RCCA, and recovery plans.

Skills

PCA/PCBA manufacturing

Quality leadership

RCCA & 8D

Cross-functional leadership

Process improvement

Education

Engineering degree (BEng/MEng)

Tools

ISO 9001

RoHS

Job description

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

• Drive CM performance excellence through standardized quality and engineering performance management, including TQRDCEB, QOR, MOR, and periodic performance reviews.
• CM Quality and Engineering focal point for Keysight cross-functional stakeholders, including R&D, Product Engineering, Procurement, Production, Quality, Customer Experience, and business teams.
• Lead CM technology roadmap development, proliferation of CM best practices, and qualification of latest process technologies to enable sourcing flexibility, resiliency, and greater design flexibility for Keysight product lines.
• Lead CM compliance audits and process assessments, including ISO 9001, RoHS, ESD, supplier requirements, regulatory requirements, and BMS compliance; define clear metrics for standardized CM performance measurement.
• Lead new CM line and site qualification by developing qualification requirements, executing qualification activities, assessing readiness, and managing risks through ramp and sustaining operations.
• Serve as escalation focal for major CM quality, process, and product issues, ensuring disciplined containment, RCCA, preventive actions, communication cadence, and recovery plans.
• Drive global CM quality improvement and value-added engineering initiatives, including continuous process improvement, process standardization, cost improvement, capacity/capability enhancement, and manufacturing risk reduction.
• Establish CM engineering processes and communication platforms for Keysight-wide use, including engineering change communication, material disposition, technical forums, and structured CM engagement routines.
• Support new business acquisition integration at CMs, ensuring technical readiness, process alignment, compliance, and smooth transition into Keysight operating expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electrical/Electronics, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Materials Science, or related engineering discipline; typically 10+ years in PCA/PCBA manufacturing, CM engineering, supplier quality, or manufacturing engineering leadership.
• Strong technical knowledge of PCA/PCBA and box build manufacturing processes, including SMT, soldering, reflow, coating, cleaning, inspection, test, PCB interfaces, process qualification, and high-mix/low-volume operations.
• Proven experience in CM engagement, site/line qualification, NPI, product transfer, process change management, compliance audits, supplier performance management, and major quality escalation leadership.
• Strong quality and problem-solving capability, including RCCA, 8D, FMEA, DOE, SPC, risk assessment, audit management, process capability, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to translate technical risks into quality, supply continuity, sourcing flexibility, capacity, cost, gross margin, and customer impact for management decision-making.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, coaching, and leadership skills, with ability to influence global cross-functional teams and CM partners through matrixed governance.