Human Factors Engineer - Contractor (3 Months)

CMR Surgical Ltd.; Cambourne; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CMR Surgical is seeking a Senior Usability Engineer to plan and execute usability activities for new system designs. The role includes planning, UFMEA documentation, and coordinating studies with our team and external consultants.

It is offered on a hybrid basis, with a minimum of three days per week in the office, based in the UK. The ideal candidate will have experience in development teams, MDR/FDA medical devices, risk management (ISO 14971), and the ability to travel to the USA for studies.

Qualifications

• Experience with human factors and usability objectives for complex products.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills across diverse disciplines.
• Attention to detail and ability to distill information into actionable recommendations.
• Experience observing and interviewing people in clinical situations.
• Regulatory experience with MDR & FDA medical devices and ISO 14971 risk management.

Responsibilities

• Plan, moderate and report formative and summative usability studies.
• Compile documentation compliant with regulatory requirements.
• Create and maintain UFMEA and related risk documents.
• Support team to achieve human factors activities for projects.

Skills

Human factors

Usability engineering

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Clinical observation

Tools

UFMEA

Job description

About CMR Surgical

At CMR Surgical , we're revolutionising the future of minimal access surgery with Versius , our next-generation surgical robotic system. We're growing fast, and we’re on a mission to transform how surgery is delivered globally for the benefit of patients, clinicians, and healthcare systems.

Our values— Ambitious, Humble, People-Focused, and Fair & Responsible define our approach to innovation, partnership, and growth. If you believe in making a meaningful difference in healthcare and want to be part of a purpose-driven company with bold ambitions, now is the time to join us.

CMR is an exciting and evolving company to be joining right now. Our commitment to our goal of building a world-class medical devices company is underpinned by the ground-breaking innovation of our next generation of surgical robots and a diverse team of talented and supportive individuals.

We’re breaking new ground which makes working here exciting, it provides autonomy, opportunity and makes the things you do visible. Come and join us and see what you’re capable of.

About the Role

The main purpose of the Senior Usability Engineer is to plan and execute Usability activities for new system designs and formal activities.

The primary responsibilities include planning for each Usability activity to ensure scope is defined, creation and timely delivery of UFMEAs, protocols and reports, and ensuring documentation is accurate and follows internal and external guidelines for content.

Activities also include the planning and execution of formative and summative studies with help from other team members and CMR staff/external consultants if required. The role includes being able to assess the impact of new usability features or requirements on the exiting protocols and UFMEA documentation as well as consulting with the design teams on the level of usability activity needed.

This role is offered on a hybrid basis, with a minimum of 3 days a week being based in the office.

Responsibilities

• Support the team with planning, moderating and reporting of formative and summative usability studies
• Compile documentation in accordance with relevant regulatory requirements
• Creation and maintenance of UFMEA and other risk related documents (critical task lists)
• Any other activities to support the team in achieving the Human Factors activities for specific Projects

We’d expect you to be willing to turn your hand to anything within the Human Factors remit that helps the team deliver its objectives.

About you

To be successful in this role, you’ll need to have/be:

• Previous experience in working as part of a development team to meet human factors and usability objectives for complex products
• Strong interpersonal skills across a diverse range of engineering, clinical and business disciplines
• Articulate, a strong communicator with excellent attention to detail
• Experience with observing and interviewing people in clinical situations
• A proven ability to synthesise a lot of information and distil it into meaningful actions
• A track record of consistently producing valuable, well-written, deliverables containing solid and actionable recommendations
• Experience of applying human factors methodologies for MDR & FDA regulated medical devices
• Experience of the development of risk management documentation (UFMEA) in line with ISO 14971
• Experience of working in a hospital environment and/or knowledge of human anatomy and surgical procedures an advantage
• Ability to travel to the U.S.A. to support studies

At CMR we’re building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace; what matters most to us is that you identify with our values and are passionate about making a difference.

Why Join Us?

We offer a competitive salary and a great benefits package including a bonus, pension, healthcare and enhanced global parental leave pay.

This role requires candidates to have eligibility to work within the UK.

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