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 #LI-MS2