We are seeking a Visual Inspection Engineer to support and lead visual inspection operations within a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This role plays a key part in ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards while driving continuous improvement across inspection processes, equipment, and personnel certification.
The successful candidate will work cross‑functionally with Operations, Engineering, and Quality teams and contribute throughout the full project lifecycle, from validation to commercial manufacturing.
Responsibilities
Act as a core team member supporting Visual Inspection operations in compliance with safety, regulatory, and organizational requirements
Develop, review, and modify procedures to support manufacturing and inspection activities
Participate in and support process, equipment, and facility validation activities
Review, approve, and execute commissioning, qualification, and validation protocols
Lead and participate in Process FMEAs related to Visual Inspection
Establish, lead, and optimize technician certification programs for visual inspection
Establish and maintain a Visual Inspection defect library
Develop and execute defect trending and data analysis processes
Ensure site Visual Inspection procedures align with global guidance documents and regulatory expectations
Provide technical input into SOP development and continuous improvement initiatives
Lead manufacturing and validation activities across the project lifecycle
Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders for particle and defect evaluation
Support technical transfers and future product introductions
Investigate process deviations, exceptions, and equipment malfunctions
Liaise with Engineering and Quality teams as required
Support production to ensure processes meet output, yield, and quality targets
Qualifications
Degree (or higher) in Engineering, Science, or a related technical discipline
Minimum 3 years’ experience in Technical, Operations, Manufacturing, or Quality roles within a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare environment
Minimum 3 years’ experience in a regulated manufacturing environment
Desired Experience
Experience with parenteral or biotechnological drug manufacturing is highly desirable, including:
Fill & Finish
Aseptic processing
Experience with clean utilities is an advantage
For a confidential conversation about the role please apply for the role or contact Owen Clancy at oclancy@sterlingengineeringeu.com. By applying to this job post you agree that Sterling Engineering may process your personal data for recruitment purpose.
Senior Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Contract
Job Function
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Location
Sligo, County Sligo, Ireland (Salary: €85,000.00‑€100,000.00; Posted 2 weeks ago)
Boyle, County Roscommon, Ireland (Posted 3 weeks ago)
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