Supplier Quality Engineer

General Summary

General Summary As a Supplier Quality Engineer I at Penumbra, you will play a key role in ensuring our supply chain consistently delivers components and materials that meet the highest standards of quality and compliance. Working closely with cross-functional partners in Operations, Compliance, and R&D, you will support supplier qualifications, changes, corrective actions, and performance monitoring. You’ll help resolve supplier-related issues, drive improvements, and ensure adherence to Penumbra’s Quality Management System (QMS) and regulatory requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer to build a strong foundation in supplier quality, gain exposure to medical device manufacturing, and grow within a high-impact quality organization. You’ll join a collaborative and growing Quality organization that invests in technical development and career growth.

• 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.

• 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).

• Alameda, CA
• Starting Base Salary: $76,000/year to $100,000/year

• A passion for detailed analysis and problem solving.
• A desire for growing project management skills and a drive to plan and execute projects that align with business needs.
• The desire to be part of a great team and to support Supplier Quality Engineering on cross-functional technical teams.
• The ability to lead with humility, a collaborative mindset, and confidence.
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• The ability to present issues, plans, and objectives in a clear, both orally and in writing.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within changing priorities.

• General office, laboratory, and cleanroom environments
• Willingness and ability to work on site.
• Business travel from 10% - 20%
• 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.

• A collaborative teamwork environment where learning is constant, and performance is rewarded.
• The opportunity to be part of the team that is…