Manufacturing Engineer I - Metals

Penumbra • Roseville, CA

6d • $72,000 - $94,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer I works within the Manufacturing Engineering group, whose mission is to provide manufacturing technology and robust solutions to commercialize new products and support continuous improvement in production. The role involves manufacturing processes and collaboration with production and cross-departmental engineering groups to resolve problems on the production floor and across the business. The engineer evaluates, selects, and applies engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria, using judgment to develop and implement adaptations and modifications to production lines and quality systems.

The position supports production, product and process documentation, equipment and process performance monitoring, improvement initiatives, fixture and tooling implementation, equipment qualifications, testing, and process validations. It also involves project planning and coordination, process development and optimization, supplier coordination, and training production and quality personnel. The role is based on site in Roseville, California, in general office, laboratory, and clean room environments, with potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens and some physical activity, including lifting and moving items up to 25 pounds.

The minimum qualification is a bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Biomedical, Electrical, Chemical, Materials, or Industrial Engineering, or a related degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. One or more years of relevant engineering experience is preferred. The annual base salary range is $72,000 to $94,000; individual total compensation varies based on qualifications, skills, competencies, and work location. Penumbra offers a competitive compensation package and, for eligible employees, benefits and equity programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Biomedical, Electrical, Chemical, Materials, or Industrial Engineering, or a related degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and other computer applications.
• Willingness and ability to work on site.
• Ability to lift and move up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to move between buildings and floors.
• Ability to remain stationary and use a computer or standard office equipment for an extensive period each day.
• Ability to read, prepare emails, and produce documents and spreadsheets.
• Ability to move within the office and access file cabinets or supplies as needed.
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information with employees at all levels on a daily basis.

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 analysis 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 increase or optimize yield, efficiency, or throughput.
• Design fixtures, acquire off-the-shelf tooling and equipment, implement new production-line fixturing, and perform equipment qualifications.
• Test processes, equipment, raw materials, and products; perform process validations; author test protocols; and prepare reports, conclusions, and recommendations based on test results.
• Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate engineering work as part of a project or as a total project.
• Develop specifications for products, processes, or equipment.
• Develop, characterize, and optimize processes using statistical techniques and engineering knowledge and experience.
• 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.
• Follow the Company's Quality Management System and applicable domestic and global quality system regulations, standards, and procedures.
• Follow applicable security, privacy, and compliance principles, regulations, standards, and procedures.
• Ensure other department members follow the QMS and applicable regulations, standards, and procedures.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package and equity program, when applicable.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• AD&D insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid parental leave.
• Eleven paid company holidays per year.
• At least fifteen days of accrued vacation per year, increasing with tenure.
• Paid sick time in compliance with applicable laws.
• Collaborative teamwork environment with ongoing learning and performance recognition.
• Opportunity to contribute to therapies for serious diseases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level