Senior Supplier Quality Engineer – Supplier Development

Alameda, CAfull time

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$119k–$166k

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Penumbrainc Senior Supplier Quality Engineer at Penumbrainc leads supplier development initiatives to improve quality, scalability, and supply continuity. The role involves supplier qualification, capability assessments, and risk reduction activities.

Responsibilities

Lead and support supplier capability development initiatives
Execute supplier improvement roadmaps aligned with procurement and engineering priorities
Drive supplier improvement activities including Kaizen events and variation reduction
Perform supplier capability assessments and manufacturing evaluations
Support make-versus-buy analyses
Lead supplier qualification activities and stabilization monitoring
Support category strategy, new supplier identification, and supply risk reduction initiatives
Assess supplier capability, capacity, scalability, and operational risks

Qualification

Experience leading supplier developmentLean or Six Sigma training preferred

Required

BS or MS degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
6+ years of experience in Supplier Engineering, Supplier Development, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, Supplier Quality Engineering, Operations Engineering, or related technical functions.
Experience leading supplier development, process improvement, supplier value-adds or capability development initiatives.
Experience working directly with suppliers to resolve technical, quality, or manufacturing challenges.
Demonstrated experience partnering with Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality organizations.
Strong technical problem-solving and project leadership skills.
Ability to independently lead initiatives with broad cross-functional impact.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred

Medical device or other regulated manufacturing experience.
Lean or Six Sigma training preferred.
Experience with supplier diversification efforts, second-source programs, or supplier transfer initiatives.
Experience leading supplier Kaizens and continuous improvement efforts.
Experience supporting supplier capability growth, scalability, and operational excellence initiatives.
Experience assessing manufacturing processes, process capability, and production readiness.
Experience with global suppliers and complex supply chains.
Working knowledge of statistical methods, process validation, risk management, and root cause analysis methodologies.

Benefits

Equity/RSU

Company

Penumbrainc

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