Automatic Visual Inspection Expert - Automatic Visual Inspection

Title:

Automatic Visual Inspection (AVI) Expert

Company:

Ipsen Biopharm Ltd

About Ipsen:

Ipsen is a mid-sized global biopharmaceutical company with a focus on transformative medicines in three therapeutic areas: Oncology, Rare Disease and Neuroscience. Supported by nearly 100 years of development experience, with global hubs in the U.S., France and the U.K, we tackle areas of high unmet medical need through research and innovation.

 Our passionate teams in more than 40 countries are focused on what matters and endeavor every day to bring medicines to patients in 88 countries. We build a workplace that champions human-centric leadership and fosters a culture of collaboration, excellence and impact. At Ipsen, every individual is empowered to be their true selves, grow and thrive alongside the company’s success. Join us on our journey towards sustainable growth, creating real impact on patients and society!

For more information, visit us at https://www.ipsen.com/ and follow our latest news on LinkedIn and Instagram.

Job Description:

Are you experienced in Automatic Visual Inspection, machine vision and manufacturing continuous improvement?

We’re looking for an Automatic Visual Inspection (AVI) Expert to join our manufacturing team in Wrexham. You’ll be the subject matter expert for AVI systems, helping us optimise inspection performance, improve product quality and drive manufacturing efficiency through machine vision, data analytics and continuous improvement.

What you’ll be doing

• Own and optimise AVI systems, including machine vision inspection recipes and algorithms.
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis of inspection system performance issues.
• Use OEE, defect trends and performance data to identify opportunities and drive improvements.
• Support new AVI technologies, equipment upgrades and validation activities.
• Ensure systems meet GMP, regulatory, validation and data integrity requirements.
• Partner with Production, Engineering, Maintenance and Quality to improve equipment performance.
• Train and coach operators, engineers and technicians on AVI systems and best practice.
• Support the adoption of emerging machine vision, AI, automation and digital technologies.

What you’ll bring

• Strong, demonstrable experience supporting manual, semi-automated and automated manufacturing processes, equipment and machine vision systems.
• Knowledge of USP <1790> and USP <790>.
• Experience with AVI systems such as Brevetti, Körber, Syntegon or Seidenader.
• Strong capability in manufacturing data analysis, OEE monitoring and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of root cause analysis, CAPA, GMP, validation, qualification and data integrity requirements.
• A bachelor’s degree in engineering, Automation, Computer Vision, Electronics, Manufacturing Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline.

Even better if you have

Experience integrating AVI data with MES or manufacturing digital systems, supporting audits or regulatory inspections, or working with emerging AI, machine vision and automation technologies. Lean Six Sigma or another recognised problem-solving qualification would also be an advantage.

Why Ipsen?

This is an opportunity to play a key role in the development, optimisation and continuous improvement of AVI systems, working across multiple technical teams to improve inspection quality, reliability and manufacturing performance.

You’ll combine hands-on technical expertise with data-driven problem solving and collaboration to help drive continuous improvement.

If you’re passionate about machine vision, manufacturing excellence and using technology to solve real operational challenges, we’d love to hear from you.

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