Visual Inspection Engineer

Visual Inspection Engineer

Team Horizon is seeking a Visual Inspection Engineer for a client in Sligo to support visual inspection operations.

Why you should apply:

• This is an excellent opportunity to join a world class manufacturing operation, with an outstanding track record of reliably delivering high-quality medicines to patients around the world suffering serious illnesses.
• There is a strong culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the company to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people's lives.
• Our client is developing the capability to produce all its medicines, helping to ensure continuity of supply of our medicines as they expand internationally.

What you will be doing:

• Support Visual Inspection operations to meet all safety, regulatory, and organizational standards
• Develop and optimize procedures to enhance manufacturing processes.
• Participate in process, equipment, and facilities validation projects; review and execute commissioning and validation protocols to keep projects on schedule.
• Support the introduction of new Semi Automate visual inspection equipment on site and associated training
• Lead and facilitate FMEAs for Visual Inspection, and drive the certification of technicians.
• Build and maintain defect libraries and execute trending for defect analysis.
• Ensure local procedures align with global guidelines and regulatory expectations
• Provide technical leadership and guide the development of SOPs for visual inspection.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to evaluate particles/defects and support technical transfers for new product introductions.
• Investigate process deviations and support the production team in achieving output and yield targets.
• Ensure full compliance with quality, safety, cGMP, and regulatory policies.
• Supervise external contractors as required.

What you need to apply:

• Hold a Level 8 degree (or higher) in Engineering, Science, or a relevant technical discipline.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a biotech or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment-experience with biotechnological drug processes, fill finish, lyophilisation, and sterilisation preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and innovative thinking skills under pressure.
• Familiarity with Semi Automated Visual inspection equipment
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; proven ability to work both independently and in cross-functional teams.
• Leadership qualities with a results-driven mindset.
• Demonstrate integrity, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work autonomously.
• Familiarity with cGMP, ISO, FDA regulations, and EHS best practices preferred.