Principal Supplier Quality & Development Leader

Penumbra, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Vacation accrual

Job summary

Penumbra, Inc. seeks an Associate Principal Supplier Quality Engineer (Supplier Development) to lead strategic supplier development initiatives, partner with Strategic Procurement, and drive programs across qualification, capability improvement, and risk reduction.

You will shape an emerging Supplier Development organization with cross-functional influence and long-term impact. You will establish program plans, manage risks, and mobilize stakeholders to improve supplier capability, scalability,

Qualifications

• BS or MS degree in Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years in supplier/quality engineering or related roles, leading cross-functional programs.
• Experience with supplier development, process improvement, and manufacturing readiness.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex supplier development programs across qualification, capability improvement, and risk reduction.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with Strategic Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality.
• Define plans, manage dependencies, and deliver measurable outcomes on schedule.
• Mentor engineers on supplier quality and development methodologies.

Skills

Supplier development

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Quality engineering

Risk management

Kaizen / continuous improvement

Stakeholder management

Education

BS or MS in Engineering

Job description

Penumbra, Inc. seeks an Associate Principal Supplier Quality Engineer (Supplier Development) to lead strategic supplier development initiatives, partner with Strategic Procurement, and drive programs across qualification, capability improvement, and risk reduction.

You will shape an emerging Supplier Development organization with cross-functional influence and long-term impact. You will establish program plans, manage risks, and mobilize stakeholders to improve supplier capability, scalability,