Manager, Equipment Vision Engineering (Onsite - Acton)

Insulet Corporation•Acton, MA

17h•$140,400 - $210,600•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Equipment Vision Engineering leads Insulet’s machine vision and instrumentation group within Global Equipment Engineering. The role provides engineering and technical expertise to maximize the Automation Systems Group’s contribution to company performance, and collaborates with technical disciplines and functions to develop technologies and processes for existing and new product production. The manager leads the design, build, and implementation of cost-effective manufacturing machine vision and controls hardware and software to meet automation needs. The position focuses on preventing quality issues and maximizing yield and OEE through inspection-system development and standardization, inspection-equipment maintenance and performance improvement, and the introduction of new equipment. It also involves developing technicians, coaching engineers and technicians, coordinating with production teams, leadership, and vendors, and supporting a growing global medical-device manufacturing operation. The position is onsite at Insulet’s Acton, Massachusetts location, with travel up to 15%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, with at least 10 years of machine vision applications experience in a manufacturing environment; alternatively, a master’s degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
At least 3 years of experience leading and managing multiple manufacturing, automation, or engineering processes simultaneously.
At least 2 years of people-leadership experience, including coaching, developing, and managing team performance.
Demonstrated expertise in machine vision systems, inspection technologies, and manufacturing process optimization.
Experience with standard machine vision systems such as Cognex and Keyence.
Ability to learn vendor-created non-camera-based, PC-based vision systems.
Machine performance statistical expertise, including Cpk and OEE.
Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to drive results in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Comfort working with higher management.
Ability to handle ambiguity and make sound decisions.
Effective workflow and process management skills.
Planning skills and ability to communicate priorities effectively.
Ability to delegate and direct teams to meet goals.
Facilities and equipment-related knowledge.
Knowledge of TPM and preventive maintenance.
Six Sigma knowledge.
Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
Frequently stand, walk, and reach above the shoulders and below the waist.
Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support the production team.
Ability to work onsite at the Acton, Massachusetts location.
Ability to travel up to 15%.

Responsibilities

Establish and manage machine inspection standards.
Drive and participate in machine vision solutions architecture and execution.
Standardize vision inspection approaches across vendors, Engineering, and production machines.
Ensure compliance with FDA, health, safety, and environmental regulations.
Develop and plan machine vision inspection machine performance models.
Analyze system breakdowns or failures to improve false reject rates, determine root causes, and implement required improvements.
Communicate vision-system equipment installation and development schedules to production teams, leadership, and vendors.
Coordinate with vendor support for vision-system programming.
Perform and support validation after vision-system upgrades and enhancements.
Review daily production reports on improvements and KPIs distributed to production teams and leadership.
Lead the development of technician skills.
Coach and support engineers and technicians across technical communities.
Conduct thorough and timely Layered Process Audits in appropriate work areas.
Manage inspection-equipment maintenance, improve inspection-equipment performance, and introduce new inspection equipment.
Support the production team with flexible hours as needed.