Quality Engineer I

Summary

Join a dynamic team at Penumbra as a Quality Engineer and contribute to the development of game-changing medical devices. As a key member of the quality team, you will apply your passion for creative problem-solving to drive process improvements, ensure product safety, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• 1+ years experience in a manufacturing or laboratory environment strongly preferred
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment where navigating grey areas is a welcomed challenge preferred
• A Bachelor’s or Master's degree in an engineering or scientific discipline required
• Clear and concise written and oral communication skills required

Responsibilities

• Experience on production lines manufacturing high performing catheter products
• Provide valuable input in the design control process and help in developing and launching new products
• Independently provide knowledge of Penumbra Quality Management System as it pertains to sustaining manufacturing operations as well as dealing with supplier quality and developing new products
• Identify and drive areas of opportunity for process improvement, yield improvement, and cycle time reduction
• Lead strategic plans for biocompatibility and sterilization for upcoming products
• Determine root-cause of in-process quality assurance issues
• Adhere to the Company’s Quality Management System (QMS) as well as domestic and global quality system regulations, standards, and procedures
• Ensure other members of the department follow the QMS, regulations, standards and procedures

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Life, AD&D insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• 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
• Paid sick time in compliance with applicable law(s)