Quality Engineer I
Description For Quality Engineer I
Penumbra, a leading global healthcare company based in Alameda, California, is seeking a Quality Engineer I to join their innovative medical device team. This role offers a unique opportunity to directly impact patient safety worldwide through quality engineering of cutting-edge medical devices. Unlike traditional quality engineering positions, this role involves solving highly technical problems and contributing to revolutionary medical treatments.
The position combines technical expertise with quality assurance in a medical device manufacturing environment. You'll be involved in all stages of product development, from initial concept through commercialization and continuous improvement. The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams, involvement in design control processes, and leadership in biocompatibility and sterilization planning.
This is an ideal opportunity for an early-career engineer with a passion for healthcare innovation and quality assurance. The position offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) with employer match, and stock purchase options. The salary range of $80,000-$105,000 reflects the role's importance and the company's commitment to competitive compensation.
Working at Penumbra means joining a team that's revolutionizing treatments for devastating diseases. The company's collaborative culture emphasizes continuous learning and rewards performance. You'll be part of a feedback-rich environment where your contributions directly impact global healthcare outcomes. The role requires some physical demands and occasional travel, but primarily operates in a standard office environment.
For the right candidate, this position offers not just a job but a chance to make a meaningful impact in healthcare while developing professionally in a supportive, innovative environment. The combination of technical challenge, healthcare impact, and comprehensive benefits makes this an exceptional opportunity for someone starting their quality engineering career.
Responsibilities For Quality Engineer I
- Provide input in the design control process and help in developing and launching new products
- Lead strategic plans for biocompatibility and sterilization for upcoming products
- Provide knowledge of Quality Management System for manufacturing operations and supplier quality
- Identify and drive areas for process improvement, yield improvement, and cycle time reduction
- Determine root-cause of in-process quality assurance issues
- Ensure compliance with Quality Management System and global quality regulations
- Supervise department members' adherence to QMS, regulations, standards and procedures
Requirements For Quality Engineer I
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in an engineering or scientific discipline
- 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing or laboratory environment
- Clear and concise written and oral communication skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
- Ability to lift and move up to 25 pounds
- Specific vision abilities including reading, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception
Benefits For Quality Engineer I
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- AD&D insurance
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid parental leave
- 11 paid company holidays per year
- 15+ days of accrued vacation per year
- Paid sick time
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