Senior Human Factors Engineer — Lead Global MedTech Usability

Crux Product Design; West of England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Crux Product Design is seeking a Senior Human Factors Engineer to lead impactful HF programmes across the full development lifecycle in healthcare. You will work with clients and engineers to deliver insight-driven usability improvements and minimize risk in medical device development.

Join a specialist consultancy with Bristol and Boston offices, travel opportunities, and a culture of curiosity, integrity, and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Degree in human factors related subject (engineering, product design, psychology).
• 2+ years applying human factors in a regulated sector.
• Experience applying usability techniques in medical device development.
• Strong understanding of IEC 62366 and FDA Human Factors guidance.
• Ability to lead user research and form study designs.
• Excellent data analysis and report writing.
• Strong presentation and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent planning and attention to detail.
• Flexible, collaborative work ethic.
• DBS check due to role requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead full Human Factors programmes aligned with client goals.
• Conduct desk/field research, risk assessments, formative/summative studies.
• Generate actionable insights and design recommendations.
• Produce high-quality reports/presentations per Crux standards.
• Communicate with clients and internal teams to manage expectations.
• Navigate project risks and ensure timely delivery.
• Build relationships and identify new business opportunities.
• Support proposal development and project scoping.
• Mentor and line-manage junior team members.
• Promote HF best practices and regulatory awareness.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of HF processes.

Skills

Human factors

Regulated sector

Usability principles

IEC 62366

FDA guidance

User research

Data analysis

Presentation skills

Communication

Project leadership

Education

Engineering degree

Product Design degree

Psychology degree

Job description

Crux Product Design is seeking a Senior Human Factors Engineer to lead impactful HF programmes across the full development lifecycle in healthcare. You will work with clients and engineers to deliver insight-driven usability improvements and minimize risk in medical device development.

Join a specialist consultancy with Bristol and Boston offices, travel opportunities, and a culture of curiosity, integrity, and collaboration.