Senior Process Engineer – Automated Visual Inspection

Civica; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Civica in Petersburg, Virginia, is seeking a Process Engineer II focused on automated visual inspection for vials, cartridges, and syringes. You will coordinate vendor activities from design through qualification and provide front-line manufacturing support.

The role requires 6+ years in process engineering, 3+ years with vision systems, and a BS in Engineering or Science. You will lead cross-functional teams, apply DMAIC/FMEA, and drive CI/ TPM to ensure compliant, scalable manufacturing.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of Process Engineering experience.
• 3 years of automated vision system experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science.
• Ability to manage teams to execute activities on the manufacturing floor.
• Data-driven root cause analysis and prioritization of CI initiatives (Six Sigma, 5-why, fishbone).
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities as project demands change.
• Ability to explain complex technical issues to external customers/agencies.
• Strong planning and organizational skills with excellent communication.
• Project management experience.
• Ability to work with outside suppliers.
• Knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a hands-on mechanical aptitude.
• Familiarity with engineering and architectural/construction drawings.
• Willingness to own new technical challenges.
• Passion for Civica's mission to provide affordable quality medicines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate equipment vendors through design, fabrication, installation, and qualification.
• Support Commissioning & Qualification activities (FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ, PQ).
• Draft engineering trials, DOEs, and cGMP documentation for production operations.
• Draft risk assessments and specs for defect kits used in equipment qualification.
• Coordinate technical deliverables across functions to support processes and launches.
• Lead cross-functional teams to troubleshoot, drive CI/TPM, and resolve issues.
• Manage changes per site change control procedures.
• Participate in regulatory inspections (FDA, DEA audits).
• Improve equipment reliability through CI and TPM for ramp-up production.
• Prepare and update Preventative Maintenance tasks for production equipment.
• Lead investigations related to equipment.

Skills

Process engineering

Automated vision systems

DMAIC

FMEA

Six Sigma

Project management

Lean methodologies

Root cause analysis

Vendor coordination

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

External customer communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science

Tools

FAT

SAT

IQ/OQ/PQ

cGMP documentation

Job description

Civica in Petersburg, Virginia, is seeking a Process Engineer II focused on automated visual inspection for vials, cartridges, and syringes. You will coordinate vendor activities from design through qualification and provide front-line manufacturing support.

The role requires 6+ years in process engineering, 3+ years with vision systems, and a BS in Engineering or Science. You will lead cross-functional teams, apply DMAIC/FMEA, and drive CI/ TPM to ensure compliant, scalable manufacturing.