MSAT Vision Engineer

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Position Summary:

The Vision Engineer is responsible for the technical leadership, lifecycle management, and continuous improvement of automated and manual visual inspection (AVI/MVI) capabilities and associated systems, including serialization / track & trace, variable code printing, and data matrix coding. The role provides subject matter expertise to Operations, Quality, Engineering, MSAT, and central functions to ensure compliant, robust, and best-in-class inspection and serialization solutions for sterile and parenteral products.

Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Expertise

• Act as the SME for Automated and Manual Visual Inspection (AVI/MVI), providing expert support across Operations, Quality, Engineering, MSAT, and central teams.
• Lead the design, development, and implementation of inspection standards for sterile and parenteral products.
• Maintain awareness of new and emerging technologies, including AI-enabled inspection tools, ensuring the site continues to apply best-in-class solutions.
• Provide technical governance for inspection and vision system changes, ensuring appropriate risk assessment, validation impact assessment, and compliant change control.
• Own/lead technical troubleshooting of inspection performance issues (false rejects, missed defects, performance drift), including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Act as the site SME for serialization and track & trace systems, ensuring compliant operation and data integrity across packaging operations.
• Lead integration and support of SAP interfaces related to serialization/packaging execution and master data flows (as applicable).
• Support implementation, operation, and issue resolution for TraceLink and/or equivalent regulatory compliance solutions (commissioning, aggregation, EPCIS/data exchange, exception handling).
• Lead/coordinate requirements for variable data printing (label/carton/bottle), including print/verify strategies and interoperability with packaging/line control systems.
• Ensure robust Data Matrix coding implementation and verification (ISO/GS1 expectations where applicable), including readability/grade performance, camera/lighting configuration, and reject logic.
• Drive governance for serial number management, rework/returns/recall support processes, and line exception workflows in collaboration with Quality and Packaging.
• Manage and deliver an investment and development project portfolio, ensuring timely, compliant, and value-adding outcomes.
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders and ensure alignment with site and network strategy.
• Partner with suppliers/OEMs and integrators to deliver inspection and serialization upgrades, including URS development, FAT/SAT execution, and handover to operations.
• Monitor process performance and use data to drive improvement in inspection capability and product lifecycle management.
• Apply structured problem-solving techniques (e.g., RCA, FMEA, DMAIC, 5 Why, Gemba) to identify root causes and implement sustainable solutions.
• Ensure validation/qualification and compliance activities are executed to GMP standards (e.g., CSV where applicable; IQ/OQ/PQ; periodic review; data integrity expectations).
• Support investigations/deviations related to inspection, leak detection, printing/verification, or serialisation, ensuring timely and effective closure with robust CAPAs.
• Develop and implement training programmes for quality inspectors, operators, and technical staff, including manual visual inspection qualification.
• Coach and mentor colleagues to build inspection and serialization competency within the site technical/MSAT team.
• Author and maintain relevant procedures, work instructions, and technical documentation (e.g., SOPs, protocols, reports) in line with site standards.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Strong experience working in GMP regulated environments, ideally sterile, parenteral, or equivalent high-compliance operations.
• Demonstrated technical problem-solving capability and experience applying structured methodologies.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across Operations, Engineering, Quality, and/or technical functions.
• Degree in Science/Engineering (or equivalent relevant industry experience).
• Proven capability in serialization / track & trace systems, including shopfloor/line integration and operational support.
• Experience with SAP integrations impacting packaging/serialisation processes and/or master data flows.
• Experience supporting Trace Link (or equivalent) including commissioning/aggregation and exception handling workflows.
• Experience with variable code printing and verification (print/inspect/reject), including Data Matrix coding implementation and performance monitoring.

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