Summary
The Visual Inspection Engineer supports GMP-compliant visual inspection operations within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment, ensuring product quality, regulatory compliance, and process robustness. The role provides technical leadership across inspection processes, validation activities, defect management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities
* Support visual inspection operations in compliance with safety, regulatory, quality, and organisational requirements
* Develop, review, and maintain procedures and SOPs aligned with global standards and regulatory guidance
* Participate in and lead process, equipment, and facilities commissioning, qualification, and validation activities
* Review, approve, and execute validation and qualification protocols to meet project timelines
* Lead and contribute to Visual Inspection Process FMEAs and risk assessments
* Establish, lead, and optimise technician certification and training programmes for visual inspection
* Develop and maintain the visual inspection defect library and defect trending systems
* Provide technical leadership during project lifecycle activities, including new product introductions and technical transfers
* Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders on defect evaluation and particle analysis
* Investigate process deviations, malfunctions, and inspection-related incidents to ensure robust corrective actions
* Support production teams to achieve output, yield, and Right First Time performance
* Liaise with Engineering, Quality, Validation, and external service providers as required
Requirements
* Degree or Master's qualification in engineering, science, or a related technical discipline
* Minimum of three years' experience in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare manufacturing environment
* Proven experience supporting operations, quality, or technical functions within GMP-regulated facilities
* Knowledge of sterile or parenteral manufacturing processes including fill-finish, lyophilisation, sterilisation, or solution preparation
* Experience with visual inspection processes, validation principles, and defect management preferred
* Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work under pressure and exercise independent judgement
* High attention to detail with a strong commitment to quality, compliance, and Perfect Performance principles
* Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders
* Demonstrated integrity, ownership, and a results-driven approach to continuous improvement