Engineering Manager - Metrology & Manufacturing Innovation

Keysight Technologies; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 163,000 - 273,000; Full time

Job summary

Keysight Technologies in Santa Rosa, CA is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team of electrical and mechanical engineers responsible for advanced process development, manufacturing engineering, and metrology solutions.

You will bridge product design, R&D, and operations, drive continuous improvement, NPI participation, and ensure scalable, high‑quality production capabilities to support Keysight’s next‑generation products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Proven track record leading and managing complex engineering programs.
• Understanding of manufacturing, metrology and quality processes.
• Direct experience with continuous process improvement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the engineering roadmap supporting future product technologies, manufacturing capabilities, and metrology advancements.
• Partner closely with Design Engineering and R&D teams to develop next-generation products, calibration standards, and manufacturing technologies.
• Drive technical innovation, automation, and process modernization initiatives.
• Establish engineering strategies aligned with business growth, manufacturing scalability, and technology roadmaps.
• Lead development, qualification, and deployment of new manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures, automation, and measurement systems.
• Drive root cause investigations and resolution of complex production, quality, yield, and technical issues.
• Support manufacturing operations through structured problem-solving and technical risk mitigation.
• Develop robust process controls and ensure successful transfer of technologies from development into production.
• Lead engineering participation in NPI programs and ensure successful execution of DFM, DFA, DFT, Process Validation, Pilot Builds, Production Readiness.
• Partner with Supply Chain and Operations teams to ensure smooth product launches and scalable manufacturing solutions.
• Maintain technical excellence in electrical and mechanical metrology disciplines and drive continuous improvement of measurement methodologies.
• Evaluate and implement advanced measurement technologies and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Continuous improvement

Metrology knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Keysight Technologies in Santa Rosa, CA is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team of electrical and mechanical engineers responsible for advanced process development, manufacturing engineering, and metrology solutions.

You will bridge product design, R&D, and operations, drive continuous improvement, NPI participation, and ensure scalable, high‑quality production capabilities to support Keysight’s next‑generation products.