Supplier Quality Engineering Manager

2 Months ago • 7 Years + • Software Development & Engineering • $138,000 PA - $203,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Supplier Quality Engineering Manager will lead and develop a high-performing Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) team, ensuring the supply chain meets the highest quality standards. This role involves resolving supplier-related challenges, driving performance, and contributing to the selection and development of suppliers. The manager will also lead investigations into supplier-related failures and ensure alignment with regulatory requirements. The role includes mentoring, providing feedback, and driving quality improvements in inspection processes. The job involves managing key processes such as SCAR, SSQ, SC, and SN, while staying up-to-date on evolving regulatory requirements and integrating them into supplier quality systems.
Must have:
  • 7+ years of experience in quality systems
  • Proven leadership and team development experience
  • Strong knowledge of QSR and ISO 13485 regulations
  • Experience with supplier management and risk mitigation
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Good to have:
  • CQE certification
Perks:
  • Collaborative teamwork environment
  • Opportunity to be part of revolutionizing treatment of devastating diseases
  • Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with employer match
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Paid parental leave and paid time off

Job Details

About Us At Penumbra, we are united by a mission to design, develop, and manufacture innovative medical devices that help save lives. Our people drive our success, and we are looking for passionate individuals who are ready to lead with purpose, collaborate across disciplines, and make a real impact in patient care.
Position Summary We are seeking a Supplier Quality Engineering Manager to lead and develop a high-performing Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) team. In this key role, you’ll ensure our supply chain meets the highest quality standards, support continuous improvement initiatives, and work cross-functionally to resolve supplier-related challenges and drive performance.
What You’ll Do •Lead, mentor, and develop Supplier Quality Engineers, setting clear performance goals and providing regular coaching and feedback. •Oversee the resolution of supplier quality issues, acting as a primary point of contact between internal teams and suppliers. •Analyze supplier performance trends and risks, recommending and implementing data-driven improvements. •Be a part of the core team that works towards the selection and development of new and existing suppliers, working cross-functionally to evaluate technical capabilities, assess risks, and align with business objectives. •Drive quality improvements in incoming inspection (IQC) processes and lead measurement and testing method development. •Ensure alignment between Penumbra’s inspection methodologies and those of our suppliers. •Lead investigations into supplier-related failures and drive effective corrective actions. •Manage the SCAR (Supplier Corrective Action Request), Supplier Source Qualification (SSQ), Supplier Change (SC), and Supplier Notification (SN) processes. •Support supplier qualifications, maintain the Approved Supplier List (ASL), and lead continuous improvements in qualification processes. •Represent Supplier Quality in internal and external audits. •Stay current on evolving regulatory requirements and integrate them into supplier quality systems.
Location and Pay Alameda, CA $138,000 to $203,000
What We’re Looking For •Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a scientific discipline •7+ years of experience in quality systems, preferably in a regulated medical device environment •Proven leadership and team development experience •Strong knowledge of QSR, ISO 13485, and other applicable regulations •Experience with supplier management, corrective actions, and risk mitigation •Working knowledge of statistical methods and quality tools; CQE certification is a plus •Strong communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills •Ability to travel up to 25% Why Penumbra? •Be part of a mission-driven company focused on advancing healthcare •Work in a collaborative and inclusive environment •Access to excellent benefits, professional development opportunities, and a strong emphasis on work-life balance

What We Offer •A collaborative teamwork environment where learning is constant, and performance is rewarded. •The opportunity to be part of the team that is revolutionizing the treatment of some of the world's most devastating diseases. •A generous benefits package for eligible employees that includes medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) with employer match, an employee stock purchase plan, paid parental leave, eleven paid company holidays per year, a minimum of fifteen days of accrued vacation per year, which increases with tenure, and paid sick time in compliance with applicable law(s).   Penumbra, Inc., headquartered in Alameda, California, is a global healthcare company focused on innovative therapies. Penumbra designs, develops, manufactures, and markets novel products and has a broad portfolio that addresses challenging medical conditions in markets with significant unmet need. 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. The Penumbra logo is a trademark of Penumbra, Inc.   Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.   If you reside in the State of California, please also refer to Penumbra's Privacy Notice for California Residents.   For additional information on Penumbra’s commitment to being an equal opportunity employer, please see Penumbra's AAP Policy Statement.

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