Supplier Quality Engineer

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.
• Must be able to move within the office and access file cabinets or supplies, as needed.

• A collaborative teamwork environment where learning is constant, and…