Senior Supplier Development Engineer - Quality & Capability

Penumbra, Inc.; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Job summary

Penumbra, Inc. in Alameda, CA is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer (Supplier Development) to lead supplier capability and quality improvements that enable long-term supply continuity. This role partners with Strategic Procurement, Engineering, and Quality to drive complex supplier programs and risk reduction.

The senior engineer will mentor others, apply robust quality tools, and influence cross-functional decisions without direct management responsibility. On-site work is required.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 6+ years in supplier/quality/engineering roles.
• Experience leading supplier development and cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience working with suppliers to resolve technical issues.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier capability development initiatives to improve quality and scalability.
• Drive supplier qualification activities and technical reviews.
• Assess supplier risk, capacity, and manufacturability for continuity.
• Collaborate with Strategic Procurement, Engineering, and Quality teams.
• Mentor junior engineers on supplier quality and development methods.

Skills

Technical leadership

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Independent initiative

Education

BS or MS in Engineering

Tools

Kaizen events

Job description

Penumbra, Inc. in Alameda, CA is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer (Supplier Development) to lead supplier capability and quality improvements that enable long-term supply continuity. This role partners with Strategic Procurement, Engineering, and Quality to drive complex supplier programs and risk reduction.

The senior engineer will mentor others, apply robust quality tools, and influence cross-functional decisions without direct management responsibility. On-site work is required.