Manufacturing Vision Engineer in Sheffield

The Manufacturing Vision Engineer is a key member of the Manufacturing Automation team responsible for the design, integration, commissioning, and optimisation of machine vision and automated inspection systems across production equipment.

The role focuses on delivering robust and reliable vision-based inspection solutions, including Automated Optical Inspection (AOI), camera systems, and DMC-based identification, ensuring consistent quality control and traceability across manufacturing processes.

Working closely with Automation Engineers, Process Engineers, Quality Engineering, and equipment suppliers, the role ensures that vision systems are correctly integrated into manufacturing equipment and production lines.

This includes defining inspection requirements, supporting system integration, and ensuring stable operation during commissioning and ramp‑up phases.

A key aspect of the role is supporting the introduction of new manufacturing equipment and ensuring that all vision and inspection systems are fully integrated into production processes.

The role also contributes to the standardisation of vision inspection approaches across multiple machines and production areas to ensure consistency, scalability, and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the integration and commissioning of machine vision systems, including AOI cameras and DMC-based identification systems, into manufacturing equipment and production lines.
• Define and support implementation of vision inspection requirements in collaboration with Process Engineering, Quality Engineering, and Automation teams.
• Work closely with Automation Engineers to ensure correct integration of vision systems into PLC‑controlled equipment and production machines.
• Support installation, configuration, and commissioning of vision systems during equipment introduction and ramp‑up phases.
• Develop and optimise inspection parameters to ensure stable, reliable, and repeatable defect detection performance.
• Ensure consistent implementation of vision inspection and DMC standards across multiple machines and production areas.
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of vision system issues, including cameras, lighting, image processing, and system communication.
• Collaborate with equipment suppliers and machine builders to define, validate, and improve vision system performance.
• Support industrialisation activities by ensuring vision systems are correctly integrated into new manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of inspection systems to improve quality detection capability, reliability, and production robustness.
• Ensure vision system data is correctly captured and available for downstream systems such as MES and traceability platforms.
• Knowledge and Experience
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related technical discipline (HND/HNC with relevant experience also considered).
• Minimum 5 years' experience in manufacturing engineering with proven experience in industrialisation/NPI.
• Experience in machine vision systems, Automated Optical Inspection (AOI), or industrial inspection systems in manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of vision inspection principles, including cameras, lighting, optics, and image processing in industrial applications.
• Experience integrating vision systems into automated manufacturing equipment and production lines.
• Experience working with PLC‑controlled machinery and automation systems in industrial environments.
• Experience supporting commissioning, setup, and ramp‑up of machine vision or inspection systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot vision system issues, including image quality, detection performance, and system communication.
• Experience working with equipment suppliers or machine builders during machine vision integration projects.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and ability to translate inspection requirements into vision system configurations.
• Experience ensuring consistency and standardisation of inspection systems across multiple machines or production lines.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong ownership mindset with ability to take responsibility for vision system performance within manufacturing equipment and production environments.
• Highly practical and solution‑oriented approach with strong problem‑solving ability in real industrial settings.
• Structured and logical thinking when diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues in vision and automation systems.
• Strong communication skills, able to collaborate effectively with Automation, Process, Quality, and supplier teams.
• Proactive mindset with ability to identify issues early and drive resolution during commissioning and ramp‑up activities.
• Comfortable working in fast‑paced manufacturing environments with changing priorities and live production constraints.
• Detail‑oriented approach with focus on system stability, repeatability, and production robustness.
• Resilient and persistent when working through complex technical integration and optimisation challenges.
• Collaborative attitude with willingness to work across disciplines and support cross‑functional industrialisation activities.

What We Offer

• Buy as you earn (BAYE) share scheme
• Birthday holiday
• Holiday Purchase
• Cycle to work scheme
• Lifestyle Discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Health Cash Plan
• Eye Care
• Life assurance
• EV Car Leasing
• Enhanced Parental Leave
• Motor Save Scheme
• Tech Save Scheme
• Our onsite parking includes free electric car charging points

Our success is driven by the exceptional diversity of our people.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to promoting and creating a diverse and inclusive environment where we encourage our employees to learn and grow, fuelled by mutual respect in a place where ideas flow and thrive.

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