Industrial Engineer I

Penumbrainc; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Paid parental leave

Eleven paid company holidays

Accrued vacation per year

Paid sick time

Job summary

Penumbra, Inc. in Alameda, CA, is seeking an Industrial/Manufacturing Engineer to review production schedules and specifications, identify efficient methods, and collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and development teams to implement improvements.

The role emphasizes lean manufacturing, quality systems adherence, and safe, compliant operations across multiple sites, with travel 0–10% and a focus on accuracy and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering or related discipline or equivalent.
• Critical thinking, problem solving, and analytical skills required.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with standard office tools, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize assignments while handling various projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Review production schedules, engineering specifications, process flows, work instructions, and other information to understand methods and activities in manufacturing and services.
• Determine how to manufacture parts and products with maximum efficiency and quality.
• Work with manufacturing, quality, and development engineers to identify equipment and process improvement opportunities.
• Identify opportunities for improvement in layout of equipment and workspace.
• Execute time studies, identifying Value/Non-Value-added activities during study.
• Present findings and propose improvement plans.
• Support Lean Program rollout and subsequent initiatives related to Lean Manufacturing, including 6s, Standard Work, Value Stream Mapping.
• Ensures facility efficiency and workplace safety, maintaining a safe and compliant work environment.
• 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.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Oral and written communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering or related discipline

Bachelor’s Degree required

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Review production schedules, engineering specifications, process flows, work instructions, and other information to understand methods and activities in manufacturing and services.
• Determine how to manufacture parts and products with maximum efficiency and quality.
• Work with manufacturing, quality, and development engineers to identify equipment and process improvement opportunities.
• Identify opportunities for improvement in layout of equipment and workspace.
• Execute time studies, identifying Value/Non-Value-added activities during study.
• Present findings and propose improvement plans.
• Support Lean Program rollout and subsequent initiatives related to Lean Manufacturing, including 6s, Standard Work, Value Stream Mapping.
• Ensures facility efficiency and workplace safety, maintaining a safe and compliant work environment.
• 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.

Position Qualifications Required

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering or related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Critical thinking, problem solving, and analytical skills required
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Proficiency with standard office tools, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize assignments while handling various projects simultaneously

Position Qualifications Preferred

• Medical device, pharmaceutical, biotech, or other regulated industry experience desired

Working Conditions

• General office and cleanroom environments
• Willingness and ability to work on site.
• May have business travel from 0% - 10%
• Potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens
• Requires some lifting and moving of up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to move between buildings and floors.
• Must be able to remain stationary and use a computer or other standard office equipment, such as a printer or copy machine, for an extensive period of time each day.
• Must be able to read, prepare emails, and produce documents and spreadsheets.
• Must be able to move within the office and access file cabinets or supplies, as needed.
• Must be able to communicate and exchange accurate information with employees at all levels on a daily basis.

Annual Base Salary Range: $80,000 - $105,000

We offer a competitive compensation package plus a benefits and equity program, when applicable.

Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location.

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.