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.
Key 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
Essential Requirements:
* 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
Experience with
parenteral or biotechnological drug manufacturing
is highly desirable, including:
* Fill & Finish
* Aseptic processing
* Lyophilisation
* Sterilisation operations
* Experience with clean utilities is an advantage
For a confidential conversation about the role please apply for the role or contact Owen Clancy at By applying to this job post you agree that Sterling Engineering may process your personal data for recruitment purpose.