Manager, Equipment Vision Engineering (Onsite - Acton)
Insulet Corporation
Summary
The Manager, Equipment Vision Engineering provides engineering and technical resource expertise to maximize the Automation Systems Group's contribution to company performance. This role leads the machine vision and instrumentation group in designing, building, and implementing cost-effective manufacturing machine vision and controls hardware and software to meet automation needs.
Job description
Position Overview
The Manager, Equipment Vision Engineering provides engineering and technical resource expertise to maximize the Automation Systems Group's contribution to company performance. This role leads the machine vision and instrumentation group in designing, building, and implementing cost-effective manufacturing machine vision and controls hardware and software to meet automation needs.
Responsibilities
- Establish and manage the machine inspection standards
- Drive and participate in machine vision solutions architecture and execution
- Drive vision inspection approach standardization across vendors, Engineering, and production machines
- Ensure compliance with FDA/health/safety/environmental regulations
- Develop and plan machine vision inspection machine performance model
- Analyze system breakdown or failure to improve false reject rate and determine root cause; identify and implement required improvements
- Communicate development schedule to production teams, leadership, and vendors regarding installation of vision system equipment
- Communicate with vendor support for programming vision systems
- Perform and support validation post vision system upgrade and enhancements
- Review daily production reports on improvements and KPIs distributed to production teams and leadership
- Lead the development of technician skills
- Coach and provide support to engineers and technicians across technical communities
- Conduct thorough and timely Layered Process Audits in appropriate work areas
Required Skills & Competencies
- Machine Vision System Development Expertise
- Standard machine vision experience like Cognex and Keyence
- Ability to pick up and learn vendor created non camera based (PC based) vision systems
- Demonstrated expertise in machine vision systems, inspection technologies, and manufacturing process optimization
- Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills with the ability to drive results in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Machine Performance Statistical Expertise (CPk, OEE, etc.)
- Comfort around higher management
- Ability to deal with ambiguity and make sound decisions
- Effective workflow and process management
- Planning skills and effective communication of priorities
- Delegation and directing teams to meet goals
- Facilities/Equipment related knowledge
- TPM and PM knowledge
- Six Sigma knowledge
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical, Electrical or a related field with 10+ years of experience in machine vision applications within a manufacturing environment, or a Master's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience. 3+ years of experience leading and managing multiple manufacturing, automation, or engineering processes simultaneously. 2+ years of people leadership experience, including coaching, developing, and managing team performance.
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. Frequently standing, walking, reaching above shoulders and below waist. Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support entire production team. Travel up to 15%.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical, Electrical or related field with 10+ years of machine vision applications experience in manufacturing, or Master's degree with 5+ years relevant experience
- 3+ years leading and managing multiple manufacturing, automation, or engineering processes simultaneously
- 2+ years of people leadership experience including coaching, developing, and managing team performance
- Machine vision system development expertise
- Experience with Cognex and Keyence machine vision systems
- Ability to learn vendor-created PC-based vision systems
- Demonstrated expertise in machine vision systems, inspection technologies, and manufacturing process optimization
- Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Machine performance statistical expertise (CPk, OEE)
- Six Sigma knowledge
- TPM and PM knowledge
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs
- Ability to work flexible hours and travel up to 15%
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Wellness Programs
- Incentive Compensation
Company overview
Insulet Corporation (NASDAQ: PODD) is an innovative medical device company headquartered in Acton, Massachusetts, founded in 2000 with a mission to improve the lives of people with diabetes. The company specializes in developing, manufacturing, and marketing the revolutionary Omnipod Insulin Management System, which provides a unique alternative to traditional insulin delivery methods. The Omnipod system features a tubeless, disposable wearable Pod that delivers up to three days of continuous insulin without the need for needles or tubing. Insulet's flagship product, the Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System, integrates with continuous glucose monitors to manage blood sugar levels automatically, eliminating multiple daily injections and fingersticks. With operations spanning 25 countries across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific, Insulet has established itself as a global leader in diabetes management technology. The company employs between 1,001-5,000 professionals dedicated to advancing diabetes care through innovative medical device solutions.