Manufacturing Engineer I - Metals

Penumbra•Roseville, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer I supports the Manufacturing Engineering group’s mission to provide manufacturing technology and robust solutions for commercializing new products and continuously improving production. The work involves manufacturing processes and collaboration with production and cross-departmental engineering groups to resolve production-floor and broader business problems. The role evaluates and applies engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria, using judgment to adapt and modify production lines and quality systems. The engineer solves manufacturing problems, conducts root cause analysis, supports production, and maintains product and process documentation. The position monitors process and equipment performance and implements improvements to yield, efficiency, and throughput. It also includes designing fixtures, acquiring tooling and equipment, qualifying equipment, testing and validating processes, developing specifications, and using statistical techniques to develop and optimize processes. The engineer coordinates project work and external resources, trains production and quality personnel, and adheres to applicable quality, security, privacy, and compliance requirements. The position is based onsite in Roseville, California, and work takes place in general office, laboratory, and clean room environments. The role may involve exposure to blood-borne pathogens and requires some lifting and moving of objects up to 25 pounds, as well as mobility between buildings and floors. The stated annual base salary range is $72,000 to $94,000. Penumbra offers eligible employees a benefits and equity program, with total compensation varying according to qualifications, skills, competencies, and work location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Biomedical, Electrical, Chemical, Materials, or Industrial Engineering, or a related degree; an equivalent combination of education and experience may also qualify.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and other computer applications.
Willingness and ability to work onsite.
Ability to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds.
Ability to move between buildings and floors, remain stationary and use a computer or other standard office equipment for extended periods, read and prepare emails and documents and spreadsheets, access office supplies or file cabinets, and communicate and exchange accurate information with employees at all levels.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of relevant engineering experience preferred.
Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment recommended.
Medical device industry experience preferred.
Knowledge of FDA regulations, Lean/Flow Manufacturing, and/or materials and manufacturing processes desired.

Responsibilities

Solve problems and implement innovative solutions.
Conduct detailed root cause analyses and recommend vetted solutions.
Communicate and explain problems and solutions across functions and departments.
Support production and create and maintain product and process documentation.
Monitor process and equipment performance and identify and implement improvements to yield, efficiency, and throughput.
Design fixtures, acquire off-the-shelf tooling and equipment, and implement new fixturing on the production line.
Perform equipment qualifications.
Test processes, equipment, raw materials, and products, and perform process validations.
Author test protocols, write reports, and draw conclusions or make recommendations based on test results.
Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate detailed phases of engineering work within projects or as a total project.
Develop specifications for products, processes, or equipment.
Develop, characterize, and optimize processes using statistical techniques and engineering knowledge.
Coordinate with suppliers and other external resources to develop and implement process improvement plans.
Participate in project planning and scheduling.
Train assemblers, quality control personnel, and technicians on processes, equipment, and documentation as needed.
Adhere to the Company’s Quality Management System and applicable domestic and global quality-system regulations, standards, and procedures.
Understand and follow applicable security, privacy, and compliance principles, regulations, standards, and procedures.
Help ensure other department members follow the QMS and applicable regulations, standards, and procedures.
Perform other work-related duties as assigned.