Penumbra
Supplier Quality Engineering Manager - Supplier Development
Alameda, CA
Sponsorship not specified$138k-$203kDetected 1 day ago
Supply ChainProcess ImprovementProcurementIntellectual PropertyMedical DevicesLeadershipProblem SolvingMentoring
About the role
- This is an opportunity to help shape and grow an emerging organization with visibility, cross-functional influence, and long-term impact to the overall business.
- Penumbra, Inc., headquartered in Alameda, California, is a global healthcare company focused on innovative therapies.
- Penumbra sells its products to hospitals and healthcare providers primarily through its direct sales organization in the United States, most of Europe, Canada, and Australia, and through distributors in select international markets.
Responsibilities
- Lead supplier capability development initiatives to improve quality, scalability, robustness, and long-term supplier readiness
- Develop supplier improvement roadmaps and long-term development plans aligned with Strategic Procurement strategies and Technical Engineering priorities
- Own supplier improvement activities including Kaizens, process optimization efforts, and cost reduction initiatives
- Perform supplier capability assessments and technical evaluations
- Support and execute on make versus buy analysis
Requirements
- BS or MS degree in Engineering or related technical discipline
- Experience in Supplier Quality Engineering, Supplier Development, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, Operations Engineering, or related technical functions
- Experience leading supplier qualification, supplier development, process improvement, or capability development initiatives
- Demonstrated experience partnering with Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality organizations
- Experience leading initiatives with broad cross-functional impact
Nice to have
- Experience with supplier diversification efforts, second sourcing programs, or supplier transfer initiatives
- Experience leading supplier Kaizens and continuous improvement activities
- Experience supporting supplier capability growth, scalability, and risk reduction initiatives
- Experience with global suppliers and complex supply chains
- Experience managing teams or mentoring technical talent
- The Penumbra logo is a trademark of Penumbra, Inc.
- For additional information on Penumbra's commitment to being an equal opportunity employer, please see Penumbra's AAP Policy Statement.
Compensation
- $138,000 to $203,000
Benefits
- A collaborative teamwork environment where learning is constant, and performance is rewarded.
- Penumbra designs, develops, manufactures, and markets novel products and has a broad portfolio that addresses challenging medical conditions in markets with significant unmet need.
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