Industrial Process Engineer I — Lean & Quality Focus

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

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.