CM Engineering Manager

Keysight Technologies; George Town; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Keysight Technologies in Penang, Malaysia, seeks an experienced CM Quality and Manufacturing Engineering leader to drive performance, compliance, and supplier quality across PCA/PCBA processes.

You will lead cross-functional teams, develop CM best practices, qualify new lines/sites, and shepherd continuous improvement initiatives to enable reliable sourcing and design flexibility.

Qualifications

• Requires 10+ years in PCA/PCBA manufacturing, CM engineering, supplier quality, or manufacturing leadership.
• Strong knowledge of PCA/PCBA and box build processes, SMT, reflow, inspection, testing.

Responsibilities

• Drive CM performance excellence through standardized quality and engineering performance management.
• Lead CM technology roadmap development and qualification of latest process technologies.
• Lead ISO 9001, RoHS, ESD audits and supplier requirements compliance.
• Establish CM engineering processes and communication platforms for enterprise use.
• Support new business acquisition integration at CMs with technical readiness and process alignment.

Skills

Quality management

Leadership

Communication

Audits

RCCA/8D problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical/Manufacturing/Materials Science

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.

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.