About this role
Join our dynamic team at AbbVie in Sligo as a Visual Inspection Engineer! This is an excellent opportunity for a driven engineering or science professional with a passion for quality, continuous improvement, and making a difference in healthcare.
Key Responsibilities:
• 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.
• 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.
What We Offer: A collaborative and innovative environment where your work impacts patients lives, opportunities for personal and professional development, and a chance to lead quality improvements in cutting-edge biologics manufacturing.
How to Apply: Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now to join AbbVie and contribute to our mission in delivering best-in-class healthcare solutions
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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