Industrial Engineer I
Penumbra
Summary
The Industrial Engineer I is focused on eliminating wastefulness in production processes, and in developing ways to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency through the effective use of workers, machines, materials, and space information.
Job description
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
- Review production schedules, engineering specifications, process flows, work instructions, and other information to understand methods and activities in manufacturing and services.
- Determine how to manufacture parts and products with maximum efficiency and quality.
- Work with manufacturing, quality, and development engineers to identify equipment and process improvement opportunities.
- Identify opportunities for improvement in layout of equipment and workspace.
- Execute time studies, identifying Value/Non-Value-added activities during study.
- Present findings and propose improvement plans.
- Support Lean Program rollout and subsequent initiatives related to Lean Manufacturing, including 6s, Standard Work, Value Stream Mapping.
- Ensures facility efficiency and workplace safety, maintaining a safe and compliant work environment.
- 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.
Position Qualifications Required
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering or related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Bachelor’s Degree required
- Critical thinking, problem solving, and analytical skills required
- Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Proficiency with standard office tools, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize assignments while handling various projects simultaneously
Position Qualifications Preferred
- Medical device, pharmaceutical, biotech, or other regulated industry experience desired
Working Conditions
- General office and cleanroom environments
- Willingness and ability to work on site.
- May have business travel from 0% - 10%
- 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering or related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Bachelor’s Degree required
- Critical thinking, problem solving, and analytical skills required
- Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Proficiency with standard office tools, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize assignments while handling various projects simultaneously
- Medical device, pharmaceutical, biotech, or other regulated industry experience desired
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Parental Leave
- 11 Paid Holidays
- 15 Days Vacation
- Paid Sick Time
- Equity Program
Company overview
Penumbra, Inc. is a global medical device company headquartered in Alameda, California, specializing in innovative interventional therapies for challenging vascular conditions. Founded in 2004 by Arani Bose and Adam Elsesser, the company has established itself as the world's leading thrombectomy company, focusing on developing advanced technologies for ischemic stroke, pulmonary embolism, and acute limb ischemia treatment. Penumbra's flagship technology is Computer Assisted Vacuum Thrombectomy (CAVT), a revolutionary platform that combines sophisticated algorithms with maximum aspiration power to enable rapid, safe, and effective blood clot removal. The company's product portfolio includes the Lightning Flash, Lightning Bolt, and Penumbra ENGINE systems, which are designed to address thrombus removal from head-to-toe with unprecedented speed and precision. Operating in over 100 countries, Penumbra supports healthcare providers through its direct sales organization and distributor networks, consistently delivering clinical innovations that improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs. As a publicly traded company on the NYSE (PEN) with approximately 4,200 employees, Penumbra continues to pioneer advancements in endovascular care while maintaining a strong commitment to research and development in the medical device sector.