Senior Visual Inspection Engineering Lead (AVI/MVI)

BioSpace; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Pension

Vacation benefits

Medical, dental, vision and Rx

Flexible benefits

Life insurance and death benefits

Leave of absence benefits

Job summary

Lilly seeks a Principal Process Engineer – Visual Inspection (PFS) to lead the visual inspection processes for pre-filled syringes. You will ensure automated and manual systems are safe, compliant, and reliable while driving improvements and digital upgrades.

You will mentor engineers, manage documentation, and support regulatory submissions. This role requires extensive experience in parenteral manufacturing and AVI/MVI expertise within a GMP environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a technical field.
• 12+ years of senior engineering experience in parenteral or sterile drug product manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of visual inspection principles and regulatory expectations for injectable drug products.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and trend process performance, reject rates, and defect trends to drive operational decisions.
• Apply statistical tools to understand variability and optimize machine parameters.
• Ensure AVI and manual inspection systems remain qualified and fit for intended use.
• Review and improve maintenance and calibration programs for inspection equipment.
• Lead or support investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective actions for equipment-related deviations.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related technical field

Job description

Lilly seeks a Principal Process Engineer – Visual Inspection (PFS) to lead the visual inspection processes for pre-filled syringes. You will ensure automated and manual systems are safe, compliant, and reliable while driving improvements and digital upgrades.

You will mentor engineers, manage documentation, and support regulatory submissions. This role requires extensive experience in parenteral manufacturing and AVI/MVI expertise within a GMP environment.