Automated Visual Inspection (AVI) Consultant

We are looking for an experienced Automated Visual Inspection (AVI) Consultant to support pharmaceutical manufacturing operations specialising in injectable products.

This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on technical expert with strong experience in automated inspection systems, machine vision, process optimisation and pharmaceutical validation. You will play a key role in ensuring reliable defect detection, optimising inspection performance and maintaining compliance with cGMP and applicable regulatory standards.

Location: Anagni, Italy / Normandy, France/ Frankfurt, Germany

Contract: B2B Contract

Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing – Injectables

Working Arrangement: Regular onsite presence required

Start Date: November 2026

Key Responsibilities

Lead the setup, development and optimisation of automated visual inspection processes and machine vision recipes.

Develop and optimise vision algorithms for detecting particles, container defects and other product quality issues.

Support AVI equipment installation, commissioning, qualification and validation, including FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ and PQ.

Perform Knapp studies, defect challenge testing and inspection performance assessments.Optimise False Reject Rates (FRR) while maintaining a high Probability of Detection (POD).

Troubleshoot optical, mechanical, hardware, software and lighting issues on automated inspection equipment.





Conduct root cause analysis and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Prepare and review technical protocols, SOPs, validation documentation and change controls.

Ensure compliance with cGMP, USP , USP , EU GMP Annex 1 and applicable data integrity requirements.

Collaborate with QA, QC, Validation, Engineering, Operations and Maintenance teams.

Provide technical guidance and training to operators and manufacturing personnel.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Engineering or a related scientific discipline.

7+ years of relevant engineering experience, preferably in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing.

Proven hands-on experience with automated visual inspection systems for injectable or parenteral products.

Experience with inspection platforms such as Syntegon, Seidenader, Brevetti, Eisai or Körber.

Knowledge of machine vision technologies and software such as HALCON, Cognex or proprietary OEM vision systems.

Strong understanding of defect classification, recipe development, FRR, POD and inspection qualification.

Experience with pharmaceutical validation, GMP documentation and regulatory compliance.

Excellent troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Fluency in English.

Willingness to work onsite in Anagni, Italy, or Normandy, France or Frankfurt ,Germany

If you are looking for a new contract role , kindly email your CV [email protected],Nisha

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