Penumbra is hiring a
Manufacturing Engineer I

Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer at Penumbra will solve complex problems, implement innovative solutions, and improve production processes while working cross-functionally with various departments. A BS degree in Mechanical, Biomedical, Chemical, or Materials Engineering is required. The job offers a collaborative teamwork environment, opportunities for professional development, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Proven knowledge of FDA regulations, lean manufacturing, and/or materials and manufacturing processes preferred
• BS degree in Mechanical, Biomedical, Chemical, or Materials Engineering, or a related discipline required

Responsibilities

• Solve complex problems and implement innovative solutions
• Execute detailed root cause analysis and recommend vetted solutions
• Communicate and explain problems and solutions cross-functionally and inter-departmentally
• Approach problems from a detail-oriented perspective
• Support production needs
• Create and maintain product and process documentation
• Monitor process and equipment performance and identify and implement process improvement activities to increase/optimize yield
• Design fixtures, acquire off-the-shelf tooling and equipment, and implement new fixturing on the production line
• Test processes, equipment, raw materials, and product
• Perform process validations
• Author protocols to execute tests and write reports and make conclusions and/or recommendations based on test results
• Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate detailed phases of engineering work as part of a project or as a total project
• Develop specifications of a product, process, or piece of equipment
• Develop, characterize, and optimize processes using statistical techniques and engineering knowledge and experience
• Coordinate with the appropriate suppliers and other external resources needed in developing and implementing process improvement plans
• Participate in project planning and scheduling
• Train assemblers, quality control and technicians, as necessary, on processes, equipment, and documentation

Preferred Qualifications

Medical device experience strongly preferred

Benefits

• 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, an employee stock purchase plan, 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)