Senior Quality Engineer - Alameda, CA
3 days ago
Job description
General SummaryAs a Senior Quality Engineer, you will support manufacturing operations and production lines for a range of medical devices.
You will apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to maintain process control, strengthen inspection and monitoring systems, and contribute to yield and quality improvements from early commercial ramp through mature production.
This role requires strong independent judgment, technical depth, and the ability to evaluate, adapt, and apply standard engineering and quality practices to complex manufacturing challenges.
You will plan and conduct work with independence, devise new approaches to problems, and contribute to the development, application, and continuous improvement of quality standards within Operations.
Working closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Production, and Industrial Engineering to ensure quality is built into every stage of the manufacturing process.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities- Provide Quality Engineering support for assigned products and production lines
- Act as a key quality partner to Production, Manufacturing Engineering, and Industrial Engineering
- Lead complex root cause investigations using structured problem solving tools (5 Why, Fishbone, DOE, regression analysis)
- Support monitoring of manufacturing quality performance, including yield, scrap, and process capability
- Champion and improve inspection strategies, including in process and final inspection, destructive testing, sampling plans, and acceptance criteria
- Lead continuous improvement of inspection systems, test methods, process monitoring, and digital quality tools
- Apply Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to reduce waste and improve process capability
- Execute quality system activities within Operations, including NCRs, MRB, CAPAs, control chart investigations, and effectiveness verification
- Conduct and maintain pFMEAs, ensuring risks are mitigated through appropriate controls and monitoring
- Support early commercial ramp-up, material or process changes, and site transfers
Minimum education and experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Biomedical, Mechanical, Materials, Chemical, or related discipline preferred)
- 5+ years of experience in Quality Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering within the medical device industry
- Experience supporting manufacturing operations, process development, or NPI
- Working knowledge of FDA QSR and ISO 13485 in a manufacturing environment
- Strong data analysis, problem solving, and decision making skills
- CQE certification or related training
- Experience supporting high volume manufacturing and early commercial yield ramp
- Background in inspection systems, destructive testing, and statistical sampling methods
- Experience managing projects or coordinating cross functional project activities
- Experience with Measurement System Analysis (MSA) and Six Sigma Black Belt projects
- Experience collaborating with Production, Industrial Engineering, and Equipment Engineering teams
- Versatility, flexibility, and willingness to work within a dynamic environment
- General office, laboratory, and cleanroom environments.
- Business travel from 0% - 10%.
- Potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens.
- Requires some lifting and moving of up to 25 pounds.
- Must be able to move between buildings and floors.
- Must be able to remain stationary and use a computer or other standard office equipment, such as a printer or copy machine, for an extensive period of time each day.
- Must be able to read, prepare emails, and produce documents and spreadsheets.
- Must be able to move within the office and access file cabinets or supplies, as needed.
- Must be able to communicate and exchange accurate information with employees at all levels on a daily basis.
- Alameda, CA
- $125,000 to $175,000
- A collaborative teamwork environment where learning is constant, and performance is rewarded.
- The opportunity to be part of the team that is revolutionizing the treatment of some of the world's most devastating diseases.
- A generous benefits package for eligible employees that includes medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid parental leave, eleven paid company holidays per year, a minimum of fifteen days of accrued vacation per year, which increases with tenure, and paid sick time in compliance with applicable law(s).
Penumbra designs, develops, manufactures, and markets novel products and has a broad portfolio that addresses challenging medical conditions in markets with significant unmet need.
Penumbra sells its products to hospitals and healthcare providers primarily through its direct sales organization in the United States, most of Europe, Canada, and Australia, and through distributors in select international markets.
The Penumbra logo is a trademark of Penumbra, Inc.Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
If you reside in the State of California, please also refer to Penumbra's Privacy Notice for California Residents.
For additional information on Penumbra's commitment to being an equal opportunity employer, please see Penumbra's AAP Policy Statement.
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