Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Keysight Technologies; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Keysight Technologies in Penang, Bayan Lepas, is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to lead operations excellence, quality governance, and cross-functional projects across Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain and Suppliers.

You will drive issue resolution, continuous improvement, and customer-facing initiatives to ensure product quality, supply continuity, and successful execution of strategic programs in a high-mix manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing or a related technical discipline is required.
• Minimum 8–10 years experience in manufacturing, quality engineering, operations, program management or related technical functions.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations in a high-mix, low-volume or complex environment.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and working with suppliers, contract manufacturers, customers and global teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and expertise in manufacturing operations, quality management and project execution.
• Interface across Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement and external partners to ensure operational excellence and product quality.
• Lead issue resolution, quality improvement programs and customer escalations while driving continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Quality systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related technical discipline

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to provide leadership and technical expertise in manufacturing operations, quality management, project execution, and customer engagement. The role serves as a key interface between Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, as well as Supply Chain, Procurement, Contract Manufacturers, and Suppliers to ensure operational excellence, product quality, supply continuity, and successful execution of strategic business initiatives. The successful candidate will lead operational issue resolution, quality improvement programs, cross-functional projects, customer escalations, and continuous improvement initiatives while driving sustainable business results and customer success.

Key Responsibilities

• Operations Support & Manufacturing Excellence
• Quality Management & Governance
• Project & Program Management

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in Manufacturing, Quality Engineering, Operations, Program Management, or related technical functions.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations in a high-mix, low-volume or complex manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and business initiatives.
• Experience working with suppliers, contract manufacturers, customers, and global teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in electronics manufacturing or test and measurement industry.
• Knowledge of quality systems, audits, RCA, CAPA, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience managing customer escalations and business-critical issues.
• Familiarity with product transfer, manufacturing readiness, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Lean, Six Sigma, Project Management, or Quality-related certifications are advantageous.

Operations & Manufacturing:

Manufacturing Operations Support, Process Improvement, Operational Excellence, Capacity & Readiness Planning, Risk Management

Quality Management:

Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Corrective & Preventive Actions (CAPA), Quality Systems, Audit Management, Supplier & Product Quality

Project Management:

Project Planning & Execution, Stakeholder Management, Cross-Functional Leadership, Escalation Management, Executive Communication

Customer Success:

Customer Engagement, Customer Escalation Management, Business Continuity Planning, Relationship Management, Customer Satisfaction Improvement