Human Factors Engineer

Human Factors Engineer – Meritus

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This role will be based in Flintshire on a 12‑month contract. You must be onsite 5 days a week, and the rate will be negotiated depending on experience via an Umbrella. You’ll work closely with operations, design engineering and health & safety across all commercial aircraft programmes.

Base pay range

Direct message the job poster from Meritus for details.

Contact

Meritus Talent – 07458 161209, fraser.richings@meritustalent.com

Key Responsibilities

• Perform ergonomic work analyses for assembly and installation activities.
• Provide recommendations and action plans to address ergonomic risks and improve workplace conditions.
• Influence product development and process design in line with design for manufacture principles.
• Develop and implement strategic ergonomic risk reduction plans.
• Anticipate potential risks and apply ergonomics theory, principles, data, and methods to optimise worker health and production efficiency.
• Support human factors improvement projects alongside stakeholders from quality, design, health & safety, production, and manufacturing engineering.
• Ensure compliance with national laws, regulations, and standards related to ergonomics and human factors.
• Define and support the integration of user‑centred design processes within the organisation.
• Participate in specifications, tenders, and subcontractor management for ergonomics‑related work packages.
• Ensure ergonomics is considered during tooling and machine design with suppliers.
• Monitor regulatory and scientific developments relevant to ergonomics.
• Collaborate with local health and safety representatives and support ergonomics initiatives across international sites.

Required Skills & Experience

• Degree (or higher) in Ergonomics / Human Factors, delivered by an accredited CIEHF higher education body.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Physiology and work analysis.
  • Cognitive sciences and applied psychology (workload, learning, human error).
  • Work physiology, biomechanics, and cognition.
• Experience in identifying and mitigating ergonomic risk factors in industrial environments.
• Skilled in technical report writing, ergonomic assessment tools, and risk evaluation.
• Knowledge of ergonomics regulations and workplace standards.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to influence stakeholders in a technical or engineering environment.

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Contract

Job Function

Manufacturing

Industries

Manufacturing