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Manufacturing Engineer

Keysight · Colorado Springs, CO

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Level
Engineer
Team
Manufacturing
Degree
Required (or equivalent experience)
Certification
Black Belt preferred
Industry
Industrial
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level manufacturing role at Keysight (industrial) in Colorado Springs, CO. Quality & Problem Solving Lead Root Cause Analysis investigations using structured problem-solving methodologies.

They ask for
degree required (or equivalent experience) · Black Belt preferred
Tools it names
Lean, Six Sigma, Black Belt, Green Belt, Kaizen, Value stream mapping

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Manufacturing Engineer roles in Colorado: typical posted base $97k–$136k.

Median of the low and high ends of 21 live postings that list pay, out of 33 manufacturing engineer openings in Colorado, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 32 other live manufacturing postings in Colorado.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $97k–$136k, from 21 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Lean 61%
  • ✓ Tooling 52%
  • ✓ Six Sigma 48%
  • ✓ New product launch 42%
  • ✓ Root cause 39%
  • Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 33%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Green Belt, Kaizen, Value stream mapping, CAPA, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

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This plant: Keysight in Colorado Springs

2 other open roles at this site.

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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. #LI-MO1

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

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 improve

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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.

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