Hiring: Senior Supplier Quality Engineer (Medical Devices) Company: Penumbra, Inc. Location: Alameda, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 13:18:07 Employment Type: On-site Target Skills & Keywords : R, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma, Stakeholder Management About the job Experience: •6+ years of experience in Supplier Engineering, Supplier Development, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, Supplier Quality Engineering, Operations Engineering, or related technical functions. Required Skills: •Supplier Development & Capability Improvement •Lead and/or support supplier capability development initiatives to improve quality, scalability, process robustness, and long-term supplier readiness. •Execute and support supplier improvement roadmaps and long-term development plans aligned with Strategic Procurement strategies and Technical Operations Engineering priorities •Drive supplier improvement activities including Kaizen events, process optimization projects, variation reduction efforts, and operational excellence initiatives. •Perform supplier capability assessments, manufacturing evaluations, and technical due diligence activities •Support make-versus-buy analyses by providing technical, quality, and manufacturing assessments •Identify and drive opportunities to improve supplier performance, supply risk, and supplier controls •Lead supplier qualification activities including process assessments, manufacturing readiness evaluations, and technical reviews. Qualifications: •BS or MS degree in Engineering or related technical discipline. •Demonstrated experience partnering with Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality organizations. •Strong technical problem-solving and project leadership skills. •Demonstrated capacity to independently lead initiatives with broad cross-functional impact. •Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. •Medical device or other regulated manufacturing experience. •Lean or Six Sigma training preferred. Compensation: •$119,000 - $166,000 / year •We offer a competitive compensation package plus a benefits and equity program, when applicable Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!