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Human Factors EngineerMeritus • Wales, GB
Human Factors Engineer

Human Factors Engineer

Meritus • Wales, GB
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Temporary
Job description

Human Factors Engineer – Meritus

Join to apply for the Human Factors Engineer role at Meritus.

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

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