This role is for a fully qualified engineer in all conventional aspects and functional areas. Plan and conduct work requiring judgment and independent evaluation along with selection and adaptation or modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria. Devise new approaches to problems encountered. Develop quality standards, application, revision, and maintenance for manufacturing. Monitor design control and provide quality assurance support. Work independently with general instructions toward the objectives expected. Receive technical guidance on unusual or complex problems and supervisory approval on proposed plans for projects. Communicate and implement quality objectives.

* Participate in the development and qualification activities for new and existing products.*

* Lead and participate in project teams coordinating the quality efforts to design, develop, and continuously improve products. Plan, schedule, conduct, or coordinate detailed phases of the engineering work for projects with various scopes.*

* Perform work which involves conventional engineering practice but may include a variety of complex features, such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of standard materials, and difficult coordination requirements.*

* Perform engineering work including one or more of the following:

* Design and implement methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision and accuracy of equipment

* Develop and validate measurement methods

* Monitor design control to assure that new products meet guidelines, develop success measurements, and maintain currency with design control standards per regulatory and industry standards

* Support developmental projects in the area of quality assurance

* Analyze reports and returned products and recommend corrective and preventive action

* Perform statistical analysis and determine the responsibility for products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications

* Participate in NCR or CAPA board as necessary

* Assist in and perform QSR training.*

* Support activities during FDA inspections, FDB inspections, and notified body audits. *

* Participate in the development of standard operating procedures.*

* Prepare documentation for inspection/testing procedures.*

* Perform responsibilities required by the Quality System and other duties as assigned.

* Select, manage, train, and develop staff. Establish objectives and assignments and provide ongoing feedback through performance reviews and development plans. *

* Adhere to the Company's Quality Management System (QMS) as well as domestic and global quality system regulations, standards, and procedures. * Understand relevant security, privacy and compliance principles and adhere to the regulations, standards, and procedures that are applicable to the Company. *

* Ensure other members of the department follow the QMS, regulations, standards, and procedures.*

* Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

*Indicates an essential function of the role

* Minimum education and experience:

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, a Life Science or related field with 5+ years or relevant experience, including experience in Quality Assurance and ISO, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

* Advanced degree preferred

* Experience in auditing, design review, sterilization, project management, and/or product development highly desired

* Individual compensation will vary over time based on factors such as performance, skill level, competencies, work location, and shift.

* General office, laboratory, and cleanroom environments.

* Business travel from 0% - 10%

* Potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens.

* Requires some lifting and moving of up to 25 pounds.

* The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms, and to use a computer, sitting for extended periods. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to read, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

*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).

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.