Senior Supplier Development & Quality Engineer

Penumbra, Inc.

Alameda (CA)

On-site

USD 138,000 - 176,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Penumbra, Inc. is establishing a dedicated Supplier Development capability within Supplier Quality Engineering.

The Associate Principal Supplier Quality Engineer will lead high-priority supplier initiatives, align resources, manage interdependent workstreams, and drive programs from strategy to execution, with broad business influence and long-term impact. This role partners with Strategic Procurement and cross-functional teams to strengthen supplier capability, improve quality, and enhance

Qualifications

BS or MS in Engineering or related discipline.
8+ years of progressive experience in supplier/quality engineering or related fields.
Experience leading complex cross-functional supplier development programs.
Experience resolving technical, quality, or manufacturing challenges with suppliers.
PMP, ASQ CQE, or CQA preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead supplier capability development initiatives to improve quality, scalability, and readiness.
Drive supplier improvement roadmaps aligned with Strategic Procurement strategies.
Support complex supplier programs including qualifications and expansion activities.
Lead supplier qualification activities and complex supplier programs.
Mentor engineers on supplier quality, process capability, and development methodologies.
Collaborate with Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality teams to drive outcomes.