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Penumbra, Inc. · 6 hours ago

Supplier Quality Engineer I

Alameda, CA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$76K/yr - $100K/yr

0+ years exp

Penumbra, Inc. is a global healthcare company focused on innovative therapies, seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer I. In this role, you will ensure that the supply chain delivers high-quality components and materials, collaborating with various departments to support supplier qualifications and resolve quality issues.

Medical Device

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Support day-to-day supplier quality issues and coordinate with Engineering and Operations to communicate and collaborate with suppliers

Provide technical and quality support for Incoming Quality Control (IQC) and contribute to improvement initiatives for supplier and IQC processes

Participate in the alignment of supplier inspection and testing methods with Penumbra’s internal methodologies

Investigate supplier-related failures (e.g., IQC nonconformances) and support corrective and preventive actions

Assist in Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs), Second Source Qualifications (SSQs), and Supplier Change (SC) activities, including risk assessments and documentation

Initiate and manage Supplier Notifications (SNs) and track supplier quality actions to closure

Support the monitoring and trending of supplier performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities

Assist with qualification and ongoing management of suppliers on the Approved Supplier List (ASL)

Ensure adherence to Penumbra’s QMS and applicable domestic and international regulations (e.g., QSR, ISO 13485)

Collaborate cross-functionally to strengthen supplier partnerships and drive continuous improvement in product quality and reliability

Qualification

Quality Management SystemISO 13485Statistical methodsSupplier Quality EngineeringAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsProject managementCollaborationFlexibilityInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or a related field

0–3 years of experience in Quality, Manufacturing, or Engineering; prior exposure to a regulated industry (medical device, pharmaceutical, aerospace, etc.) preferred

Foundational knowledge of quality systems (QSR, ISO 13485) and risk-based quality principles

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an interest in statistical methods

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams and suppliers

Proficiency with standard business tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and statistical software)

Preferred

Prior exposure to a regulated industry (medical device, pharmaceutical, aerospace, etc.)

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

AD&D

Short and long-term disability insurance

401(k) with employer match

An employee stock purchase plan

Paid parental leave

Eleven paid company holidays per year

A minimum of fifteen days of accrued vacation per year, which increases with tenure

Paid sick time in compliance with applicable law(s)

Company

Penumbra, Inc.

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Penumbra, Inc., headquartered in Alameda, California, is a global healthcare company focused on innovative therapies.

Founded in 2004

Alameda, CA, US

1001-5000 employees

http://www.penumbrainc.com

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