Vision Inspection Engineering Program Lead

Howard Industries; Laurel (MS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Howard Industries, Inc. seeks a Vision Inspection Engineering Project Manager to lead the integration and optimization of automated inspection systems in a high-volume, high-mix facility.

You will be the SME for vision platforms, using 2D and 3D imaging to solve complex inspection challenges and automate vision systems with robotics. You will oversee system design, implementation, and continuous improvement to reduce false rejects and ensure rapid cycle times.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with Vision Systems.
• Minimum 2 years of project management experience on Vision Inspection or Automation Projects.
• Experience in heavy manufacturing or automotive environments.
• 3D Vision experience with laser profilers or area sensors.
• 2D Vision experience training AI learning models or rules-based tools.

Responsibilities

• Architect, program, and deploy vision solutions using AI-driven or rules-based toolsets for defect detection.
• Configure 2D cameras for AI analysis and 3D lasers for volumetric inspection.
• Develop automated inspection tasks including part location and decal verification.
• Train AI/rules-based models to distinguish defects and verify decals/labels.
• Coordinate with PLC, IT, maintenance, and vendors to optimize the automation cell.

Skills

Vision Systems

Project management

3D Vision

2D Vision

Heavy manufacturing

Statistical tools

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering

Tools

Zebra Vision

Keyence Vision

Cognex Vision

Sick Vision

Job description

Howard Industries, Inc. seeks a Vision Inspection Engineering Project Manager to lead the integration and optimization of automated inspection systems in a high-volume, high-mix facility.

You will be the SME for vision platforms, using 2D and 3D imaging to solve complex inspection challenges and automate vision systems with robotics. You will oversee system design, implementation, and continuous improvement to reduce false rejects and ensure rapid cycle times.