R&D Supervisor

Keysight Technologies; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 122,040 - 203,400; Full time

Job summary

Keysight Technologies in Santa Rosa, CA seeks an experienced leader to drive NPI execution and production processes, aligning tactics with business strategies and coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time launches and robust supply.

The role emphasizes coaching teams, managing performance, leveraging data analytics and Power BI to monitor metrics, and guiding improvements across the product lifecycle. A bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of leadership in NPI are preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience managing teams.
• Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience in data analytics and problem solving.
• Experience in NPI environments and product lifecycles.

Responsibilities

• Manages execution of NPI and production process.
• Clarifies tactics to carry out business strategies.
• Develops, coaches, guides, and selects employees and contractors.
• Collaborates with the NPI team to meet goals and assess test methodologies.
• Accountable for metrics and drives corrective actions for compliance.
• Leads return-to-factory repair prioritization and delivery performance.
• Leads meetings and coordinates priorities across teams.
• Guides transformation to align with 7x7X initiatives.

Skills

NPI management

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analytics

Microsoft Office

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in management

Electronic technical training or equivalent

NPI experience

Tools

PowerBI

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

• Manages execution of NPI and production process. Integrates new product introductions for either a direct launch to manufacturing site or a stabilizing period prior to transfer
• Clarifies tactics to carry out business strategies
• Develop, coach, guide, and select Keysight employees and contractors. Administers wage and performance feedback
• Collaborates and develops plans with the NPI team to achieve NPI/Order Fulfillment centric goals, including assessing test methodologies, CapEx requirements, and assurance of supply
• Accountable for all business metrics (Financials, Quality, ESD, ROHS, Safety, LEAN, Audit results), and manages plans to resolve any out of compliance with root cause and corrective action
• Manages return to factory repair work to meet customer expectations for prioritization and on time delivery
• Engages with, prepares, and leads project, product, and team meetings
• Assesses technical capabilities and coordinates competing priorities
• Lead the team through constant transformation to align with Keysight 7x7X initiatives

Basic Qualifications

• Strong work ethic – an attitude of doing whatever it takes to meet objectives, combined with a willingness to learn new things, and contribute quickly to the organization’s results
• Versatile understanding and experience using Microsoft word (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• 5+ year’s experience managing teams from a growth mindset
• Proven ability to interact with cross‑functional teams and deliver results
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to create innovative solutions to complex problems utilizing data analytics, presentations, and communication skills

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus experience in management
• Electronic technical training or the equivalent work experience
• 3+ years relative experience working in the NPI environment
• Strong understanding of Keysight’s Product Life Cycle
• Experience working with PowerBI

Pay Range

USD $122,040.00 - USD $203,400.00 Year

Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.