Vehicle Programme and Test Planner

Caresoft Global Limited; Gaydon; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An automotive consultancy in the UK seeks a Human Factors Engineer. This contract position involves leading Human Factors development for innovative vehicle solutions. Ideal candidates have a degree in Human Factors or a related field and experience in ergonomics. Key responsibilities include analyzing customer feedback, leading assessments and collaborating with stakeholders. This role requires 2 days on-site per week and offers a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to work in a demanding environment.
• Ability to analyze technical data.
• Good communicator with complex ideas.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of Human Factors requirements.
• Support collaboration to resolve ergonomic issues.
• Analyze customer feedback for requirements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Technical decision-making

Data analysis

Human physiology knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Human Factors, Ergonomics, or related field

Tools

CAD (e.g., CATIA / 3D Experience)

JIRA

Job description

Job Title: Human Factors Engineer

Location: Gaydon, Warwickshire

Rate: £27.21ph via an Umbrella Company (Inside IR35) or £20.35ph PAYE

Employment Type: Contract (Currently financed until March 2026)

Hours: Standard 40 Hours Per Week

Reference: J36292976

Job Description:

As modern vehicles evolve, customers are experiencing and interacting with vehicles in new and innovative ways. Our client is looking for an enthusiastic individual to join their Human Factors Ergonomics team to deliver their customer requirements for our future vehicles.

This role is ideally suited to a skilled individual with a background in Human Factors, Ergonomics, Anthropometrics, Product Design or Design Engineering.

Key duties include, but not limited to:

• Lead development of Human Factors requirements, in order to deliver the best customer experience. This will include collaboration with key stakeholders around the business including Engineering, Design, Programme, Commercial and many more.
• Lead Human Factors input into the development of our future vehicles and brands - evoking empathy for the impact to the Human Factors Attribute of vehicle development decisions; using innovative and visual communication methods.
• Lead the timely completion of Human Factors assessments &/or gateway testing, to aid in issue resolution.
• Support collaboration with colleagues to resolve ergonomic related issues on our vehicles; using customer data and Human Factors science to drive discussions.
• Analyse customer feedback relating to ergonomics and use it to support requirement development and issue resolution

Skills: Essential

• Proven ability to work in a demanding environment and combine interpersonal skills with technical decision-making
• Ability to analyse technical data and customer feedback to support programme discussions & Ergonomics requirement development
• A knowledge of human physiology, anatomy or anthropometrics
• A good communicator with the ability to explain complex ideas to others.

Desirable

• CAD experience (e.g. CATIA / 3D Experience).
• Familiarity with Agile Methodology implementation and using JIRA
• Knowledge of whole vehicle engineering and working with teams across an organisation.
• Resilient and enthusiastic, an individual able to deliver results under pressure.

Education: Experience in Human Factors, Ergonomics, Anthropometrics, User-Centred Design, Product Design, User Experience Design or a related field, educated to degree level

Additional information: Please note there is a minimum requirement of 2 full days on site per week. These aren\'t fixed and are dependent on business requirements.

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