Visual Inspection Engineer
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
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