Penumbra

Manufacturing Engineer I

Penumbra$72K — $94K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering field or equivalent experience
  • 1+ years of relevant engineering experience preferred
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment, medical device industry is a plus
  • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Familiarity with FDA regulations and Lean/Flow manufacturing desired
  • Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and other software

Responsibilities

  • Solve problems and implement innovative solutions
  • Conduct detailed root cause analysis and recommend solutions
  • Communicate problems and solutions across departments
  • Support production by creating and maintaining documentation
  • Design and implement new production fixtures and equipment
  • Test processes and validate equipment and materials
  • Plan and coordinate engineering projects and phases

Benefits

  • Collaborative and rewarding team environment
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge medical treatments
  • Generous medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • 401(k) plan with employer match
  • Paid parental leave and sick time
  • Vacations that increase with tenure
  • Eleven paid company holidays annually
Full Job Description
General Summary

The mission of the Manufacturing Engineering group is to provide manufacturing technology and robust solutions that commercialize new products and that support continuous improvement in production. Project opportunities are designed to develop professional work knowledge and abilities and to support the efforts and projects that have global importance to the success of the business. Area of work involves manufacturing processes with interaction between production and cross-departmental engineering groups in resolving problems encountered on the production floor and across the business. Evaluates, selects, and applies exciting engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria, using judgment in developing and implementing adaptations and modifications on the production line and to quality systems.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities
• Solve problems and implement innovative solutions. *
• Execute detailed root cause analysis and recommend vetted solutions. *
• Communicate and explain problems and solutions cross-functionally and interdepartmentally. *
• Approach problems from a detail-oriented perspective. *
• Support production; Creating and maintaining product and process documentation; Monitor process and equipment performance and identify and implement process improvement activities to increase/optimize yield, efficiency, and/or throughput. *
• Design fixtures, acquire off-the-shelf tooling and equipment, and implement new fixtures on the production line. Perform equipment qualifications. *
• Test processes, equipment, raw materials, and products. Perform process validations. Author protocols to execute tests and write reports and make conclusions and/or recommendations based on test results *
• Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate detailed phases of engineering work as part of a project or as a total project. *
• Develop specifications of a product, process, or piece of equipment. *
• Develop, characterize, and optimize processes using statistical techniques and engineering knowledge and experience. *
• Coordinate with the appropriate suppliers and other external resources needed in developing and implementing process improvement plans. *
• Participate in project planning and scheduling. *
• Train assemblers, quality control and technicians, as necessary, on processes, equipment, and documentation. *
• Adhere to the Company's Quality Management System (QMS) as well as domestic and global quality system regulations, standards, and procedures. *
• Understand relevant security, privacy, and compliance principles and adhere to the regulations, standards, and procedures that are applicable to the Company. *
• Ensure other members of the department follow the QMS, regulations, standards, and procedures. *
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

*Indicates an essential function of the role

Position Qualifications

Minimum education and experience:
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Biomedical, Electrical, Chemical, Materials, or Industrial Engineering or related degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Additional qualifications:
• 1+ year relevant engineering experience preferred
• Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment recommended, medical device industry preferred
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills required
• Knowledge of FDA regulations, Lean/Flow Manufacturing, and/or materials and manufacturing processes desired
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and other computer applications required

Working Conditions
• General office, laboratory, and clean room environments.
• Willingness and ability to work on site.
• Potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens
• Requires some lifting and moving of up to 25 pounds
• Must be able to move between buildings and floors.
• Must be able to remain stationary and use a computer or other standard office equipment, such as a printer or copy machine, for an extensive period of time each day.
• Must be able to read, prepare emails, and produce documents and spreadsheets.
• Must be able to move within the office and access file cabinets or supplies, as needed.
• Must be able to communicate and exchange accurate information with employees at all levels on a daily basis.

Annual Base Salary Range: $72,000 - $94,000

We offer a competitive compensation package plus a benefits and equity program, when applicable.

Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location.

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, 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).

About Penumbra

Penumbra is a global healthcare company that designs, develops, manufactures, and markets innovative medical devices for the diagnosis and treatment of neurological and vascular diseases. The company's products include clot retrieval devices, neurovascular stents, and more. Penumbra serves a variety of markets including hospitals, clinics, and ambulatory surgery centers. With a commitment to improving patient outcomes, Penumbra is dedicated to advancing the field of interventional medicine through innovation and collaboration.
Learn more about Penumbra
Size
3,800 employees
Market Cap
$8.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$15.7 million
Founded
2004
5 Year Trend
+23.2%
Revenue
$560.4 million
NASDAQ

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