Senior Supplier Quality Engineer – Supplier Development at Penumbra (Alameda, CA)
Penumbra· Alameda, CA·
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General Summary We are establishing a dedicated Supplier Development capability within Supplier Quality Engineering focused on strategic supply chain initiatives, strengthening supplier capability, and improving long-term supply continuity and resiliency. The Senior Supplier Quality Engineer (Supplier Development) will play a key technical role in driving supplier development initiatives through partnership with Strategic Procurement on supplier development efforts and cross-functional programs. This is an opportunity to help shape and grow an emerging organization with visibility, cross-functional influence, and long-term impact to the overall business. This position is responsible for leading complex supplier development, supplier qualification, capability assessment, and risk reduction activities while helping suppliers improve quality, scalability, process robustness, and readiness to support business growth. The role will provide technical leadership across supplier development programs and influence cross-functional decisions that impact supply continuity and product quality. Primary Responsibilities 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 Supplier Qualification & Enablement Lead supplier qualification activities including process assessments, manufacturing readiness evaluations, and technical reviews. Support complex supplier programs including large qualifications, supplier expansion activities, and supplier capability growth efforts Lead supplier stabilization and monitoring activities for new suppliers, outsourced processes, or developing supply chains Support Strategic Procurement on: Category strategy and diversification efforts New supplier identification, qualification, and development initiatives Supply risk reduction initiatives and inspection programs Evaluation of outsource programs
What We Offer
- 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, Inc., headquartered in Alameda, California, is a global healthcare company focused on innovative therapies. 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.
Why work at Penumbra
- Purpose‑driven mission: Employees directly contribute to saving lives and improving outcomes for patients with neurological and vascular diseases.
- Culture of innovation: “High‑powered innovation, cooperation, and fun” as described on the careers page; emphasis on meaningful work and collaboration. penumbrainc.com
- Global but tight‑knit: HQ in Alameda (San Francisco Bay Area) with offices in Europe and South America; employees appreciate reverse commute and public transit options. penumbrainc.com
- Growth opportunities: Rapidly growing headcount (over 4,700 employees) and expanding into new markets mean internal mobility and advancement.
- Engineering & manufacturing focus: Large technical workforce (R&D, quality, manufacturing engineering) with on‑site roles in Roseville and Alameda; many of the 64 open positions are engineering‑related. jobs.lever.co
- Work policy: Most roles appear to be on‑site (e.g., Manufacturing Engineer, R&D Engineer); no explicit remote policy disclosed, but the company provides reasonable accommodation for disabilities.