Human Factors Engineer

Meritus; Broughton in Furness; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace organization is seeking a Human Factors Engineer to work onsite in Flintshire. This 12-month contract role involves performing ergonomic analyses, providing actionable recommendations, and influencing design processes. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Ergonomics and experience in mitigating ergonomic risks. Strong communication skills are essential for influencing stakeholders. This position offers negotiable rates based on experience.

Qualifications

• Degree (or higher) in Ergonomics / Human Factors from an accredited body.
• Knowledge of ergonomics regulations and workplace standards.
• Ability to influence stakeholders in a technical environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform ergonomic work analyses for assembly and installation activities.
• Provide recommendations to improve workplace conditions.
• Influence product development and process design.
• Develop ergonomic risk reduction plans.
• Support human factors improvement projects.
• Ensure compliance with ergonomics-related laws and standards.

Skills

Strong knowledge of physiology and work analysis

Cognitive sciences and applied psychology

Technical report writing skills

Experience in identifying and mitigating ergonomic risk factors

Excellent communication skills

Education

Degree in Ergonomics / Human Factors

Job description

Overview

MERITUS Talent are working with one of the World's leading aerospace organisations for the recruitment of a Human Factors Engineer to join their Flintshire location on an initial 12 Month contract. The role requires someone to be onsite 5 days a week, rate is negotiable depending on experience but will be via an Umbrella.

Role Location and Contract

Location: Flintshire (Broughton facility). Contract: 12 months, on-site 5 days a week. Rate negotiable depending on experience; via Umbrella.

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.