Quality Engineer II

As a Quality Engineer, you will be charged with the quality behind Penumbra's game-changing medical devices used to address some of the world's toughest disease states! At Penumbra, we provide our quality engineers with highly technical problems to solve. Your efforts will directly impact the safety of patients around the world who use our products. You will apply your passion for creative problem solving throughout all stages of the process, from concept to commercialization and into continuous improvements.

What You'll Work On

• Experience on production lines manufacturing high performing catheter products
• Provide valuable input in the design control process and help in developing and launching new products
• Independently provide knowledge of Penumbra Quality Management System as it pertains to sustaining manufacturing operations as well as dealing with supplier quality and developing new products
• Identify and drive areas of opportunity for process improvement, yield improvement, and cycle time reduction
• Lead strategic plans for biocompatibility and sterilization for upcoming products
• Determine root-cause of in-process quality assurance issues
• Adhere to the Company’s Quality Management System (QMS) as well as domestic and global quality system regulations, standards, and procedures.
• Ensure other members of the department follow the QMS, regulations, standards and procedures.
• Perform other activities requiring knowledge of principles and techniques commonly employed in the specific area of projects.

What You'll Bring

• 2+ years experience in a manufacturing or laboratory environment required; medical device experience preferred.
• A strong drive to work on products that have a meaningful impact on peoples' lives
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment where navigating grey areas is a welcomed challenge
• A Bachelor’s or Master's degree in an engineering or scientific discipline required
• Clear and concise written and oral communication skills preferred
• A passion for working in collaborative and dynamic teams with a feedback-rich culture

Working Conditions

• General office environment. Business travel from 0% - 10%. Potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Requires some lifting and moving of up to 25 pounds. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms, and to use a computer, sitting for extended periods. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to read, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

• Roseville, CA

• Starting Base Salary is $95,930 to $126,330.

• Individual compensation will vary over time-based on factors such as performance, skill level, competencies, work location and shift.