Industrial Engineer I: Lean Process Improvement

Penumbra, Inc.; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Disability insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid parental leave

Company holidays

Vacation time

Sick time

Job summary

Penumbra, Inc. in Alameda, CA is seeking an Industrial Engineer I to streamline production, eliminate waste, and improve productivity, quality, and efficiency through the optimal use of people, machines, materials, and space.

You will review schedules and specifications, determine efficient manufacturing methods, lead lean initiatives including 6S and Value Stream Mapping, and collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and development engineers. This is an on-site role emphasizing QMS and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering or related discipline.
• 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 Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize multiple projects.

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

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Office software (Word/Excel/PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

Penumbra, Inc. in Alameda, CA is seeking an Industrial Engineer I to streamline production, eliminate waste, and improve productivity, quality, and efficiency through the optimal use of people, machines, materials, and space.

You will review schedules and specifications, determine efficient manufacturing methods, lead lean initiatives including 6S and Value Stream Mapping, and collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and development engineers. This is an on-site role emphasizing QMS and safety.