Mfg Engineer, Intermediate

Keysight Technologies; George Town; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled materials engineer to enhance supplier quality and drive cost-saving initiatives. This role involves developing strategic supplier capabilities, sourcing new technologies, and leading projects that influence product design and manufacturability. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background in electrical engineering and be proficient in quality tools and problem-solving methodologies. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to innovative solutions and organizational growth. If you are a proactive team player with a passion for engineering excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in engineering roles.
• Technical experience with connectors and cable assemblies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive supplier quality issue resolution and cost-saving initiatives.
• Collaborate with teams to improve products and processes.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Mechatronics Engineering

Technical Communication

Problem Solving

Root Cause Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SPC/Process Control

FEMEA

Six Sigma Tools

Job description

As materials engineer, you will be responsible to drive supplier for quality issue resolution to meet Keysight quality expectation, propose initiatives for cost savings opportunities thru re-engineering effort. The key responsibilities are:

• To develop Strategic Supplier’s capabilities to effectively support Keysight’s overall sourcing and technical requirements. Able to provide technical recommendations as per needed.
• Actively explore and be able to source new technologies through market research to meet Keysight’s future requirements.
• To lead on cost saving initiatives project with PLs on alternative material/part recommendation and qualification plan that meet Keysight products requirements.
• Influencing the product design to ensure materials manufacturability and conformance with the global supply chain.
• Collaborating with procurement and internal product team to improve/ sustain products and processes through technical understanding about material technology obsolescence and future road map.
• To lead and work with suppliers for technical specifications study and perform root cause analysis to meet Keysight quality expectation.
• Lead and conduct supplier audits to drive supplier process standardization and continuous improvement effort.

The minimum requirements are:

• Bachelors or Master’s Degree or University Degree in Electrical/Electrical & Electronics Engineering/Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent. Typically 8+ years relevant experience for entry to this level.
• Candidate who has prior technical experience in managing connectors and cable assemblies will be an added advantage.
• Strong technical background in PCA circuitry & failure analysis process will be an added advantage too.
• Working knowledge of quality tools such as SPC/Process Control, FEMEA, Problem Solving/Root Cause Analysis and other Six Sigma tools.
• Effective communication skills, including proficiency in English and able to interact with all levels of employees.
• A great team player who is willing to work extra miles, new ideas generation to support organization growth.