Global Contract Manufacturing NPI Manager

Keysight Technologies, Inc.•Santa Rosa, CA

About The Position

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. At Keysight, we help innovators unlock new technologies by delivering trusted measurement insights rooted in technical excellence and operational discipline. We are seeking a Global Contract Manufacturing NPI Manager who brings strong ownership, systems thinking, and a continuous‑improvement mindset to help scale new products into high‑volume production through our global Contract Manufacturing (CM) partners. This role is critical to ensuring that new products transition smoothly from development to mass production with predictable outcomes across quality, cost, delivery, and manufacturability. Role Overview The Global Contract Manufacturing NPI Manager partners closely with Strategic and Operational CM Management teams, NPI Project Teams, and Technology Order Fulfillment (TOF) to execute NPI programs through global CMs. The role leads CM engagement from early development through full production ramp, ensuring alignment with Keysight technology requirements and business objectives. You will work across regions—including close collaboration with teams in Penang, Malaysia—to drive consistent execution, strengthen CM partnerships, and support Keysight’s long‑term supply chain and manufacturing strategy.

Requirements

A balanced skill set combining program leadership, supply chain strategy, commercial acumen, and stakeholder influence.
Demonstrated ability to build trust across internal and external cross-functional partners while driving execution and accountability.
Comfortable operating in complex, matrixed, global environments with competing priorities.
Program Management Excellence: Ability to build and manage execution plans, timelines, dependencies, risks, and cross-functional commitments.
Analytical & Structured Thinking: Data-driven approach to problem solving, including scenario analysis and trade-off decisions.
Communication & Influence: Ability to clearly communicate complex topics (technical and/or commercial) to diverse audiences, including executives.
Stakeholder Leadership: Proven ability to align cross-functional teams, drive accountability, and influence without direct authority.
Change Leadership: Ability to navigate ambiguity, introduce new processes or structures, and lead teams through change.
Strong ownership mentality with a bias for action and follow-through.
Growth mindset—curious, adaptable, and motivated to learn new domains and continuously improve systems and partnerships.
Calm, professional, and solutions-focused in the face of change and ambiguity.

Nice To Haves

Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) and Product Lifecycle (PLC) processes, or the ability to quickly ramp and apply these concepts.
Exposure to cost modeling, pricing structures, and margin drivers, particularly in contract manufacturing environments.
Familiarity with contract terms and commercial frameworks, including pricing, liability, forecasting, and inventory structures.
Understanding of manufacturing, sourcing, or supply chain operations, with an ability to identify risk and opportunity.

Responsibilities

Lead the introduction of new products into mass production via global Contract Manufacturers, ensuring delivery against schedule, cost, quality, yield, and readiness requirements.
Partner with Strategic and Operational CM Management to identify and execute CM‑related initiatives that support Keysight’s business and technology roadmap.
Drive cross‑functional alignment across engineering, supply chain, sourcing, operations, and NPI program teams.
Engage early with NPI and CM partners to support design for manufacturability, quality, and cost (“Shift Left”), reducing downstream risk and rework.
Oversees CM manufacturing readiness and build execution, including supply chain alignment, issue resolution, and escalation management.
Develop and deploy time‑to‑market and cost‑reduction strategies across NPI programs.
Lead and manage quarterly CM performance reviews, including metrics related to schedule adherence, yield, quality, cost, and execution.
Strengthen CM partnerships while maintaining clear performance expectations and accountability.