Senior Human Factors Engineer

QUANTA Dialysis Technologies Ltd; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare technology company in Warwick is seeking a Senior Human Factors Engineer to enhance usability in medical devices. This role involves conducting research, collaborating across teams, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates have experience in human factors engineering and a related degree. The company offers a salary range of £50,000 - £55,000 plus bonus and benefits in a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Bonus

Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in human factors engineering focused on healthcare products.
• Proficiency in FDA and international regulations for medical devices.
• Experience with Quality Management System in regulated industry.

Responsibilities

• Conduct human factors research to identify user needs.
• Collaborate across functions to produce user-centered designs.
• Plan and analyze usability testing with end-users.

Skills

Human Factors Engineering

User-Centered Design

Usability Testing

Data Analysis

Education

Degree in Product Design, Engineering, Human Factors or related field

Masters in relevant fields

Tools

Software tools for human factors research

Job description

Senior Human Factors Engineer

Warwick -Hybrid Working

£50,000 - 55,000 + Bonus + Benefits

As a Senior Human Factors Engineer, you will support all aspects of human factors (HF) and usability engineering (UE) of the Quanta Dialysis System (QDS), ensuring compliance with the medical device human factors regulations and standards.

You will support Quanta’s Lead Human Factors Engineer on projects and activities that span the whole product life cycle from innovation to existing devices (including both physical and digital user interfaces).

Quanta Dialysis Technologies pioneers innovative haemodialysis systems, revolutionising renal care. QDS offers flexibility, ease, and efficiency in dialysis treatment. Designed for simplicity and convenience, Quanta's breakthrough technology aims to enhance patient experience and improve outcomes in renal therapy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Support Human Factors activities throughout the product development process including:

• Conduct comprehensive human factors research to identify user needs and preferences.
• Development of user profiles and use scenarios for each Quanta product.
• Identify user interface characteristics related to safety and potential use errors.
• Work collaboratively with other functions including marketing, engineering (system and software), clinical and regulatory to produce user-centred designs that meet user needs.
• Plan, conduct, and analyse usability testing sessions with end-users to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of Quanta products.
• Develop protocols, collect data, and provide recommendations for iterative design enhancements.
• Perform and maintain risk-based usability documentation (e.g., URRA) to understand user workflows and optimize device integration into clinical and home settings.
• Maintaining the Human Factors File and supporting regulatory submission by providing documentation and evidence of HFE activities.
• Manage and collaborate with external clinical partners and HF consultants.
• Ensure any targets set for the business relating to QMS KPI’s are monitored and met where appropriate (e.g., NC, CAPA, complaints resolution, self-training etc.).

REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS

• Related Degree in Product Design, Engineering, Human Factors, Psychology, Social Sciences related field or BioMed; Masters desirable.
• Experience in human factors engineering, with a focus on healthcare products (drug delivery, medical devices, digital health etc.). Other regulated sectors such as Aerospace or Defence will be considered.
• Experience of working within a Quality Management System meeting a regulatory standard (e.g., ISO 9001 and/or ISO 13485).
• Proficiency in relevant software tools for human factors research and analysis.
• Strong understanding of FDA and international regulations pertaining to human factors in medical device development (preferred).
• Passion for Human Factors / Human Centred Design / User Experience Design

If you meet the criteria for Senior Human FactorsEngineer and would like to be part of the journey, apply with a CV now. Your next career move could be just around the corner!