Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Keysight Technologies; George Town; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Keysight Technologies is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to provide leadership in manufacturing operations, quality management, project execution, and customer engagement.

The role serves as a key interface between Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Supply Chain, Procurement, Contract Manufacturers, and Suppliers to ensure operational excellence, product quality, supply continuity, and successful execution of strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related technical discipline.
• 8–10 years of experience in Manufacturing, Quality Engineering, Operations, or related technical functions.
• Experience in high-mix, low-volume or complex manufacturing environments.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and working with suppliers, contract manufacturers, customers, and global teams.

Responsibilities

• Operations Support & Manufacturing Excellence
• Quality Management & Governance
• Project & Program Management
• Customer Engagement & Success
• Supplier & Contract Manufacturer Partnership

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Supplier engagement

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Manufacturing

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
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
• Customer Engagement & Success
• Supplier & Contract Manufacturer Partnership

Qualifications
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.

Key Competencies
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
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