Manufacturing Engineer

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We are seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to develop, improve, and sustain manufacturing processes. This role combines hands-on production support, process optimization, equipment evaluation, and project execution to improve productivity, cost, delivery, and product quality.

The successful candidate will demonstrate ownership of manufacturing process improvements from problem definition through implementation and validation. They must clearly explain the technical challenges they addressed, their individual contributions, the decisions they made, and the measurable outcomes achieved.

• Own and improve manufacturing processes, work methods, and production workflows to achieve consistent, efficient, and repeatable operations.
• Provide hands-on engineering support to resolve production issues involving processes, equipment, tooling, and manufacturing methods.
• Analyze process performance and identify opportunities to reduce cycle time, increase throughput, improve yield, and reduce scrap, rework, and manufacturing costs.
• Develop, implement, and validate process changes in collaboration with production teams while minimizing operational disruption.
• Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM), engineering drawings, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) to support manufacturability and effective production methods.
• Evaluate equipment and tooling requirements, develop capital investment business cases and Return on Investment (ROI) analyses, and support implementation.
• Support new product introduction and manufacturing transfer activities as required.

• Lead Lean, Kaizen, PDCA, and Six Sigma projects that deliver measurable manufacturing improvements.
• Establish baseline performance, define project objectives, and use data to evaluate improvement opportunities.
• Apply structured problem-solving, Design of Experiments (DOE), and statistical analysis, as appropriate, to understand process variation and improve capability.
• Implement and verify corrective actions addressing manufacturing process issues.
• Define and monitor key performance indicators to confirm that improvements are sustained.

• Lead manufacturing engineering projects from problem definition and technical evaluation through implementation and results verification.
• Develop project plans, schedules, risk assessments, and implementation strategies while managing multiple priorities.
• Clearly communicate the problem, technical approach, alternatives considered, individual contributions, and project outcomes to technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Present results using relevant measures such as cycle time reduction, throughput improvement, yield improvement, scrap reduction, cost savings, or increased process capability.
• Coordinate with production, quality, design engineering, and other stakeholders to implement effective solutions.

• Create and maintain manufacturing work instructions, process specifications, procedures, and process controls.
• Document process changes, validation results, and lessons learned in accordance with applicable ISO 9001 requirements.
• Train manufacturing personnel on new or revised processes, equipment, and work methods.
• Partner with quality engineering on process-related investigations, corrective actions, and audits as needed.

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• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related engineering or technical field, or equivalent industry experience.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience developing, improving, or sustaining manufacturing processes in a production environment.
• Experience owning and implementing manufacturing process improvement projects with measurable results.
• Ability to clearly explain completed engineering projects, including the original problem, technical analysis, personal contribution, implementation approach, and outcomes.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing methods, equipment, tooling, process capability, and production workflows.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications, including GD&T.
• Knowledge of DFM principles and DOE.
• Experience using data analysis and structured root cause analysis to resolve manufacturing process issues and verify the effectiveness of improvements.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, PDCA, and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience creating and maintaining manufacturing process documentation and work instructions within a controlled quality management system.
• Experience evaluating capital equipment investments and performing ROI analysis.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to coordinate cross-functional implementation activities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including presenting technical recommendations and project results.

• Experience in precision manufacturing, aerospace, semiconductor, electronics, or another high-tech manufacturing environment.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Experience leading value stream mapping, workflow optimization, and process capability improvement initiatives.
• Strong statistical analysis skills.

• Solid modeling or engineering analysis software, such as SolidWorks, Creo, AutoCAD, or ANSYS.
• CNC machining, including G-code and tooling design.
• Advanced metrology, including optical coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) and surface profilometers.

Colorado Springs, CO Pay Range: MIN $93,000.00 - MAX $155,000.00

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

This position requires access to certain goods, software, technology, or technical data subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations. Under these laws and regulations, U.S. persons (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees) working for Keysight can access export-controlled items without authorization from the U.S. government. For any individual who is not a U.S. person, Keysight may need authorization from the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Commerce, or other appropriate federal agency before the individual can access export-controlled items. Employment in this position for non-U.S. persons is contingent on Keysight's ability to obtain any required government authorizations.

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