Engineering Manager - Mechanical & Electrical Standards Lab

• 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.
• Ensure successful execution of: Design Reviews Design for Manufacturability (DFM) Design for Assembly (DFA) Design for Test (DFT) Process Validation Pilot Builds Production Readiness Reviews
• Design Reviews
• Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
• Design for Assembly (DFA)
• Design for Test (DFT)
• Process Validation
• Pilot Builds

• Partner with Supply Chain and Operations teams to ensure smooth product launches and scalable manufacturing solutions.

• Maintain technical excellence and competency in electrical and mechanical metrology disciplines.
• Drive continuous improvement of measurement methodologies, uncertainty reduction, calibration processes, and standards compliance.
• Evaluate and implement advanced measurement technologies supporting future product requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, quality, environmental, and measurement standards.

• Build a high-performing engineering organization capable of supporting both current manufacturing needs and future technology development.
• Recruit, mentor, coach, and develop engineering talent.
• Establish succession plans, technical career development paths, and skills advancement programs.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Manage engineering resources, priorities, budgets, and capital plans.
• Lead cross-functional technical projects across Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain organizations.
• Drive productivity improvements, cycle time reduction, cost reduction, and process capability improvements.
• Ensure adherence to Keysight quality systems, safety requirements, and operational standards.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree or University Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or other applicable engineering discipline or equivalent directly relevant experience as a manager, supervisor and/or individual contributor.
• Requires proven skills in leading/managing the execution of processes, projects and tactics
• Understanding of manufacturing, metrology and quality processes
• Direct experience with continuous process improvement a must
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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Santa Rosa, CA Pay Range: MIN $163,000.00 - MAX $273,000.00