Supplier Quality Engineering Manager – Supplier Development

Penumbra, Inc.

Supplier Quality Engineering Manager leading a team focused on supplier development and capability improvement. Opportunity to influence strategic supply chain initiatives at Penumbra Inc.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeAlameda • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $138,000 - $203,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Supplier Development Engineering, focusing on supplier capability improvement, process optimization, and risk reduction initiatives. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and mentor technical talent while aligning supplier strategies with organizational goals.

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Supplier Quality EngineeringSupplier DevelopmentProcess ImprovementTechnical Problem SolvingProject Leadership

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Hard Skills

Supplier Capability AssessmentSupplier QualificationKaizen FacilitationCost Reduction InitiativesMake Versus Buy AnalysisSupplier SegmentationRisk StratificationContinuous ImprovementTechnical EvaluationSupplier Expansion

Soft Skills

MentorshipCollaborationLeadershipCommunicationProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

BS Degree in EngineeringMS Degree in Engineering

Industry Keywords

Medical Device ManufacturingRegulated ManufacturingSupply Chain ManagementProcurement StrategiesQuality Assurance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead supplier capability development initiatives to improve quality, scalability, robustness, and long-term supplier readiness
Develop supplier improvement roadmaps and long-term development plans aligned with Strategic Procurement strategies and Technical Engineering priorities
Own supplier improvement activities including Kaizens, process optimization efforts, and cost reduction initiatives
Perform supplier capability assessments and technical evaluations
Support and execute on make versus buy analysis
Partner with Strategic Procurement to support category strategy and diversification efforts
New supplier identification, qualification, and development initiatives
Supply risk reduction initiatives and inspection programs
Evaluation of outsource programs
Support complex supplier programs including large qualifications, supplier expansion activities, and supplier capability growth efforts
Lead supplier stabilization and monitoring activities for new suppliers, outsourced processes, or developing supply chains
Support supplier segmentation and risk stratification activities associated with capability, capacity, scalability, and other business continuity factors
Participate in subtier supplier assessments and mitigation efforts, as appropriate
Contribute technical inputs supporting long-term supply continuity initiatives
Lead and develop a growing Supplier Development Engineering team
Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and prioritization support
Help establish operating models, engagement processes, and best practices for the Supplier Development organization
Partner across Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, Regulatory, and Quality functions

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS or MS degree in Engineering or related technical discipline
Experience in Supplier Quality Engineering, Supplier Development, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, Operations Engineering, or related technical functions
Experience leading supplier qualification, supplier development, process improvement, or capability development initiatives
Demonstrated experience partnering with Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality organizations
Strong technical problem solving and project leadership skills
Experience leading initiatives with broad cross-functional impact
Experience with supplier diversification efforts, second sourcing programs, or supplier transfer initiatives (preferred)
Experience leading supplier Kaizens and continuous improvement activities (preferred)
Experience supporting supplier capability growth, scalability, and risk reduction initiatives (preferred)
Experience with global suppliers and complex supply chains (preferred)
Experience managing teams or mentoring technical talent (preferred)
Medical device or regulated manufacturing experience preferred (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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).