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.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly organized, detail‑driven Production Planner to support both day‑to‑day manufacturing execution and longer‑range new product qualification planning across multiple process areas. This role ensures production readiness, drives work order creation and prioritization, supports operational scheduling, and partners closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Procurement teams to ensure commitments are met.

This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys cross‑functional problem‑solving, and can balance production execution with strategic product coordination.

Key Responsibilities

Production Planning & Job Management

• Create, release, and manage work orders for specific manufacturing processes in a metal fabrication facility.
• Manage weekly production release files and ensure accurate, timely job flow into manufacturing.
• Maintain and communicate priority updates for production and qualification jobs.
• Support and troubleshoot within MES and ERP systems (serving as a superuser for issue resolution).
• Conduct weekly operations schedule reviews with manufacturing teams.
• Provide daily commitment updates to downstream partners.

Material & Workflow Coordination

• Ensure routing, materials, and BOM elements are correctly aligned for production execution.
• Coordinate with buyers, material coordinators, analysts, and production teams on part readiness and issue resolution.
• Monitor job progression, yields, and closures; address discrepancies and facilitate corrections.

Customer & Stakeholder Commitments

• Own and communicate commit dates to internal customers for production parts.
• Escalate constraints, shortages, and risks proactively with data‑driven analysis.
• Serve as a key point of contact between planning, manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain partners.

Transfer, Qualification & Continuous Improvement

• Write and manage qualification work orders across all process areas.
• Maintain new product and production‑related planning documentation.
• Participate in cross‑functional checkpoint meetings and own assigned action items.
• Support production moves between orgs, ensuring readiness of routings, resources, materials, and systems.

Required

• 3+ years of experience in Production Planning, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Operations, or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing workflows, job structures, and production routings.
• Experience using ERP/MES systems (e.g., Oracle, OpCenter, Preactor, or equivalent).
• Excellent analytical, prioritization, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple moving parts with high attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills for cross‑functional coordination and customer‑facing updates.

Preferred

• Experience supporting both production and NPI workflows.
• Familiarity with machining, plating, hermetics assembly, or other precision manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of BOM setup, job costing, yields analysis, or scheduling methodologies.
• Experience working in a high‑mix, low‑volume production environment.

What You’ll Bring

• A collaborative mindset and willingness to partner across teams.
• Comfort working in fast‑changing operational environments.
• A proactive approach to surfacing issues and driving continuous improvement.
• Curiosity to learn new process areas and expand planning responsibilities over time.

Careers Privacy StatementKeysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.

Colorado Springs, CO pay range: MINIMUM $91,430.00, MIDPOINT: $121,900.00,  MAX $152,380.00

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

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)