Manufacturing Engineer I, Operations

Penumbra • Alameda, CA

106d • $80,000 - $105,000

About The Position

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 and business processes with interaction between production, cross-departmental engineering groups, and other cross-functional teams (such as Regulatory, Quality, R&D, Supply Chain, IT, etc.) in executing and coordinating business operations systems projects and activities. Essential job functions include creating and executing an integrated cross-functional project plan.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Biomedical, Electrical, Chemical, Materials, or Industrial Engineering or related degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 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.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize assignments while handling various projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Solve problems and implement innovative solutions.
• Execute detailed root cause analysis and recommend vetted solutions.
• Effectively and succinctly communicate task or activity status, assumptions, risks, timeline, and escalations cross-functionally and interdepartmentally, as required.
• Assist with cross-functional coordination to implement changes and improvements to operational systems and processes, with knowledge and consideration towards requirements and inputs from cross-functional teams and key stakeholders.
• Assist with project risk management to successful completion of tasks and activities, appropriately escalating issues to management or leadership, as required.
• Approach problems from a detail-oriented perspective.
• Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate detailed phases of engineering work as part of a project or as a total project.
• Coordinate with the appropriate suppliers and other external resources needed in developing and implementing process improvement plans.
• Participate in project planning and scheduling.
• 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• 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.
• Paid sick time in compliance with applicable law(s).

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees