Manufacturing Engineer

Keysight Technologies SAles Spain SL.

Colorado Springs (CO)

On-site

USD 93,000 - 155,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Keysight Technologies in Colorado Springs, CO seeks a Manufacturing/Process Improvement professional to lead continuous improvement initiatives. You will drive Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen and PDCA efforts to reduce waste and improve KPI performance across manufacturing value streams.

Responsibilities include supporting process capability, CAPA activities, and capital investment ROI analyses while collaborating with production teams to minimize disruption and enhance quality.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field and ISO 9001 experience.
Strong communication and ability to interpret drawings with GD&T.
Experience leading RCA investigations and implementing corrective actions.

Responsibilities

Lead Lean, Kaizen, PDCA and Six Sigma projects focusing on quality and cost.
Analyze processes, equipment, and workflows to implement improvements.
Collaborate with production teams to minimize disruption during changes.
Develop business cases including ROI analyses for capital investments.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Kaizen

PDCA

Root Cause Analysis

GD&T

Process Improvement

Data Analysis

Project Management

Cost Reduction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

AutoCAD

ANSYS

CNC Machining

Optical CMM

Surface Profilometer

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 moreabout 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

Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence

Lead and facilitate Lean, Kaizen, PDCA, and Six Sigma projects focused on quality, cost, delivery, and productivity improvements.
Identify process inefficiencies and implement sustainable corrective actions to improve operational performance.
Drive waste reduction initiatives in manufacturing workflows and value streams.
Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure process effectiveness and improvement outcomes.
Facilitate cross-functional continuous improvement events and workshops.

Manufacturing Process Support

Support sustaining manufacturing operations by resolving production-related issues and improving process capability.
Analyze manufacturing processes, equipment performance, and workflow efficiencies to identify improvement opportunities.
Collaborate with production teams to implement process changes while minimizing operational disruption.
Evaluate capital equipment requirements and develop business cases including Return on Investment (ROI) analysis.

Quality & Problem Solving

Lead Root Cause Analysis investigations using structured problem-solving methodologies.
Support corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities to prevent recurrence of quality issues.
Review engineering drawings and specifications, including application of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
Ensure process documentation complies with ISO 9001 quality management requirements.
Participate in process audits and continuous improvement assessments.

Project Management

Lead and manage multiple concurrent projects with cross-functional teams.
Develop project plans, schedules, risk assessments, and implementation strategies.
Track project progress and communicate status to leadership and stakeholders.
Support new product introduction and manufacturing transfer activities as required.

Documentation & Training

Create, revise, and maintain engineering documentation, work instructions, procedures, and process controls.
Develop training materials and provide guidance to manufacturing personnel on process improvements and best practices.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement throughout the organization.

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Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent industry experience).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and process improvement methodologies.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications including GD&T.
Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles and Design of Experiments (DOE).
Experience conducting Root Cause Analysis and implementing corrective actions.
Experience creating, reviewing, and controlling documents in accordance with ISO 9001 standards.
Experience evaluating capital equipment investments and performing ROI analysis.
Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen (PDCA), and Six Sigma methodologies.
Strong project management skills with the ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously.
Proficiency with data analysis and problem-solving tools.

Preferred Qualifications

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
Experience within a precision manufacturing, aerospace, semiconductor, electronics, or high-tech manufacturing environment.
Experience leading value stream mapping and process optimization initiatives.
Strong statistical analysis and process capability experience.

Experience with any/all the following is highly desired: