Human Factors Engineer

Caresoft Global Limited; Gaydon; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - GBP 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a Human Factors Engineer to deliver customer requirements for future vehicles. Candidates should possess a strong background in Human Factors and Ergonomics, with the ability to lead and analyse ergonomics-related projects. The role involves leading assessments, resolving issues, and collaborating with teams to enhance customer experiences. This contract role requires being on-site for a minimum of 2 days a week in Gaydon, and is classified as inside IR35.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to work in a demanding environment.
• Ability to analyse technical data and customer feedback.
• Good knowledge of human anatomy and anthropometrics.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of Human Factors requirements.
• Lead Human Factors input into vehicle development decisions.
• Complete Human Factors assessments and gateway testing.
• Resolve ergonomic related issues using customer data.
• Analyse customer feedback to support issue resolution.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Knowledge of human physiology

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Human Factors, Ergonomics, or related field

Tools

CAD software (e.g. CATIA)

JIRA

Job description

Job Title: Human Factors Engineer

Location: Gaydon, Warwickshire (minimum requirement of 2 full days on site per week. These are not fixed and are dependent on business requirements)

Rate: £33.88ph via an Umbrella Company (Inside IR35) or £25.26ph PAYE

Employment Type: Contract

Hours: Standard 40 Hours Per Week

Reference: J36234785

Job Description

As modern vehicles evolve, our client's customers are experiencing and interacting with vehicles in new and innovative ways. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our Human Factors Ergonomics team to deliver our 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.

Duties

Key duties include, but not limited to:

• Lead development of Human Factors requirements, in order to deliver the best customer experience.
• 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

Minimum requirement of 2 full days on-site per week which are not fixed and are dependent on business requirements.

THIS ROLE IS INSIDE IR35

Our Clients are unable to provide sponsorship for Tier 2 General Visas; therefore, only candidates eligible to work in the UK need apply!

Caresoft Global Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency. We are an independent highly-experienced recruitment consultancy dedicated to specialist markets within the Automotive, Aerospace, Agricultural & Construction Industries.

No terminology within this advert is intended to unlawfully discriminate on the grounds of age, sex, race or disability and we welcome all applications.

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