Human Factors & Ergonomics Engineer

Location: Gaydon

Contract Type: 3-month contract Inside IR35 – Hybrid role

Rate: £27.21 - £33.88 per hour (Umbrella PAYE)

Role Overview

As modern vehicles continue to evolve, customers are interacting with vehicles in increasingly innovative ways. We are seeking a Human Factors & Ergonomics Engineer to join a collaborative Human Factors team, supporting the delivery of customer-focused requirements for current and future vehicle programmes. This role will suit an individual with experience in Human Factors, Ergonomics, Anthropometrics or User-Centred Design, with the opportunity to work across physical user controls and wider vehicle ergonomics, depending on project requirements and experience level.

Operating within a cross-functional engineering environment, the role involves developing and supporting Human Factors requirements, completing assessments and testing, analysing customer and quality data, and working closely with stakeholders to resolve issues and deliver an excellent customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and/or lead the development, cascading and ownership of Human Factors and Ergonomics requirements to deliver the best possible customer experience
• Provide Human Factors input into the development of physical user controls, interfaces and wider vehicle systems, ensuring requirements are met
• Complete Human Factors assessments and gateway testing (e.g. Human Error, Workload, Ergonomic Assessments) to support issue identification and resolution
• Analyse customer feedback and quality data relating to ergonomics and user controls, using insights to support requirement development and decision-making
• Collaborate with Engineering, Design, UX, Programme, Commercial and other stakeholders to resolve Human Factors and ergonomics-related issues
• Support requirement verification activities, including testing and report writing
• Contribute to competitor benchmarking, attribute development and future-focused studies
• Communicate Human Factors principles and findings clearly, using appropriate visual and technical methods to influence discussions
• Work within an Agile delivery environment where applicable, supporting planning and delivery activities

The Ideal

• Strong knowledge of Human Factors, Ergonomics and/or Anthropometrics, with an understanding of scientific principles relating to human performance, physiology and user interface design
• Ability to analyse technical and customer data to support requirement development, issue resolution and programme discussions
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex Human Factors concepts to a wide range of stakeholders
• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative engineering environment
• Experience working within an automotive or complex engineering organisation, with exposure to physical user controls, user interfaces and/or whole-vehicle ergonomics
• Familiarity with Agile ways of working and planning tools such as JIRA and Confluence
• Exposure to CAD tools (e.g. CATIA / 3DEXPERIENCE)
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Degree-level qualification in Human Factors, Ergonomics, Anthropometrics, User-Centred Design, Product Design, User Experience Design, Design Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent experience

Working Pattern – Hybrid

• 2 days per week on site (days are TBC)
• 3 days per week working from home

This role offers a great opportunity to join a well-established organisation, with structured onboarding and hybrid flexibility.

Join Us In Shaping The Future Vehicle Experience

This is an opportunity to join a respected global organisation where Human Factors and Ergonomics play a vital role in shaping customer-focused vehicle design and development. Working within a collaborative, cross-functional environment, you will contribute to delivering intuitive, safe and engaging user experiences by applying Human Factors science, data-driven insight and customer understanding.

If you are a Human Factors or Ergonomics professional who enjoys working with technical data, collaborating with engineering and design teams, and influencing product development decisions, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to take the next step in your Human Factors & Ergonomics career. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Please note

This Human Factors & Ergonomics Engineer role is deemed inside of IR35. The Umbrella Pay Rate offered is inclusive of the Assignment pay rate, holiday pay and Apex Recruitment’s contribution towards Employer Costs.