Semiconductor Operations Quality Manager

Keysight Technologies, Inc. • Santa Rosa, CA • 7h ago

Overview

Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15,000 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

The HFTC Operations Quality Manager is responsible for leading and sustaining the Operations Business Management System (BMS) and all applicable quality systems and quality standards across HFTC Operations. This role serves as the single point owner for Ops quality systems, ensuring audit readiness, process discipline, corrective/preventative action rigor, and continuous improvement in support of safe, compliant, and high-quality manufacturing and R&D operations. This position partners closely with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Labs Quality to ensure alignment to ISO 9001, AS9100, and internal Keysight quality standards, while driving a proactive quality culture across HFTC Operations.

Key Responsibilities

Own Operations Quality Systems

Lead and sustain the HFTC Operations Business Management System (BMS), ensuring quality processes, documentation, and governance are embedded into daily operations.

ISO & Audit Leadership

Serve as the Operations representative for all internal and external audits (ISO 9001, AS9100, DEKRA), maintaining continuous audit readiness and driving timely closure of findings.

Program Management

Cross functional Program Management between operations/supply chain/engineering and R&D

Corrective Action & Risk Management

Own Ops related corrective and preventative action processes, including nonconforming product, returns, waivers, and systemic quality risks; ensure robust root cause analysis and closed loop execution.

Process Control & Change Governance

Govern Operations process change control and ensure manufacturing documentation, work instructions, and quality records remain accurate, current, and compliant.

Metrics & Continuous Improvement

Define, track, and review Operations quality metrics and dashboards to assess business health, identify gaps, and prioritize continuous improvement actions.

Quality Culture & Training

Promote a strong quality culture across Operations by ensuring effective training, onboarding, and ongoing quality awareness at all levels of the organization.

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related technical discipline

5+ years of experience in quality systems, manufacturing operations, or regulated environments

Experience in semiconductor, electronics, or advanced manufacturing environments

Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001, corrective action systems, audits, and quality documentation

Demonstrated ability to lead cross functional teams and influence without authority

Ability to develop and maintain documentation for complex processes

Must possess elevated attention to detail

Thrives in process development and organizational roles

Preferred

Familiarity with AS9100, export compliance knowledge, product lifecycle (PLC), and R&D to manufacturing transitions

Experience building dashboards and metrics to manage quality systems proactively

The role will be based at our HQ in Santa Rosa, CA. Candidates must be local or willing to relocate to Santa Rosa area.

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. Candidates must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or protected individual, having authorization from the U.S. government for export-controlled items under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Careers Privacy StatementKeysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

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.

Santa Rosa, CA MIN $124,420-MID $165,890- MAX $207,370

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

This role is eligible for Keysight Results Bonus Program

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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