Metrology Lab Manager

Anite; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 164,000 - 273,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Health Savings Account

401(k) Plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Keysight is seeking a seasoned Calibration Lab Manager to oversee the calibration lab and manufacturing product line activities in California. You will ensure quality, drive continuous improvement, and manage a team of 10–20 staff, aligning with regulatory standards and customer expectations.

The role requires strong leadership, regulatory knowledge, and excellent communication. This on-site position offers comprehensive benefits and a stable growth path in a collaborative, global team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical field with 6+ years in metrology or quality assurance.
• Proven supervisory/team lead experience (3+ years) in a technical setting.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory standards (ISO 9001, ISO 17025, AS9100, NADCAP).
• Solid understanding of dimensional metrology, electrical/electronic theory, and test methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead workflow of calibration lab and manufacturing product line activities.
• Ensure procedures, work instructions, and forms are kept up to date.
• Manage budget and performance metrics across the department.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives with LEAN, 5S, and Six Sigma.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Strong communication

LEAN/Six Sigma

Problem solving

Education

BA/BS in technical discipline

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

LIMS

Job description

Overview

Keysight is a mission-critical design enablement partner for organizations solving the world's most complex engineering challenges. With deep engineering expertise and leading design, emulation, and test solutions, our ~16,800 employees help customers in over 100 countries accelerate innovation across communications, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace and defense, semiconductor, and artificial intelligence markets. Learn more about what we do.

At Keysight, people come together to explore new ideas, challenge what's possible, and advance the technologies defining the future. Here, you'll find opportunities to do your best work, take your career further, and thrive in an award-winning culture. Learn more about our benefits.

Responsibilities

• Leads, directs, maintains, and delegates the workflow of calibration lab (mechanical and electrical) and manufacturing product line activities
• Responsible for all procedures, work instructions, and forms utilized in the day-to-day operation.
• Responsible for creating/maintaining a team atmosphere through effective communication, constructive feedback, corrective actions, and incentives to perform.
• Works with the Management Team with regards to maintaining and improving the Quality Management System
• Monitor and ensure technical competence of direct reports.
• Monitor and report weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual metrics for performance management. Including Return to Factory Turn Around Time, Out Of Tolerance reporting, and customer satisfaction.
• Assigns, directs and follows up on tasks and processes.
• Leads and enforces Continuous Process Improvement Activities with a strong emphasis on LEAN methodology, including 5S, Six Sigma, or other quality improvement methodologies.
• Maintains business controls and processes.
• Interface with engineering, product development, and quality teams to support calibration and certification projects.
• Management of departmental budget.

Qualifications

Required:

• * BA or BS Degree in a technical discipline or equivalent and minimum of 6 years of experience in metrology or quality assurance.
• * Proven supervisory / team lead skills (minimum of 3 years in a technical lead/supervisory role).
• * Technical background in Electronics, preferably in Network Analyzers and/or Test and Measurement Accessories
• * Strong knowledge of relevant regulatory standards (e.g., ASTM, NADCAP, ISO 9001, ISO 17025, AS9100).
• * The role requires strong oral and written communication skills to effectively interact with various levels of internal and external customers. Candidates must be able to solve practical problems and work efficiently under tight deadlines.
• * Solid understanding of dimensional metrology, electrical/electronic theory, electro-mechanical systems, and test methods.
• * Strong leadership ability and positive, proactive approach to working in a dynamic, progressive environment.

Preferred:

• * Master's degree or higher in a relevant scientific field.
• * Experience with laboratory information management systems (LIMS) and electronic documentation.
• * Certification in quality management or laboratory management (e.g., ASQ Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence).
• * Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
• * Prior calibration lab management experience, managing 10-20 people.
• * Experience with the manufacture of electrical test equipment and accessories
• * Experience with North American and international National Metrology Institutes (NIST, PTB, METAS, NMIJ and/or equivalent entities).
• * Proven ability to excel in cross functional and global teams.

The level of role will be based on applicable experience, education and skills;

Most offers will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the Salary Range listed below.

California pay range: MIN $163,950.00, MIDPOINT $218,600.00 - MAX $273,250.00

Note:For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region

US Employees may be eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision
• Health Savings Account
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life, Accident, Disability insurance
• Business Travel Accident and Business Travel Health
• 401(k) Plan
• Flexible Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Paid Family Leave
• Discounts, Perks
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)

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