Ergonomics Engineer

Optimal Solution Company; Wayne (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimal Solution Company is seeking a Process Engineer-Ergonomist to partner with production, engineering, safety, medical, labor, and plant leadership at the Michigan Assembly Plant to identify and reduce ergonomic risks. The role analyzes injury trends, assesses workstations, and drives improvements that support safety, quality, and operational performance.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree in a related field and has experience in ergonomics or manufacturing, with strong analytical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in ergonomics, engineering, industrial engineering, human factors, kinesiology, occupational health, safety, or a related field.
• At least one year of experience in ergonomics, manufacturing or industrial engineering, safety, or a related technical area.
• Experience conducting ergonomic assessments and implementing workplace improvements.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional projects and influence stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data analysis tools.
• A master's degree, Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE) credential, automotive manufacturing or launch experience, and familiarity with ergonomic simulation tools are preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and reduce ergonomic risks by assessing and improving workstations.
• Analyze injury and medical trends.
• Support new-model launches and process changes.
• Ensure compliance with Ford ergonomics standards.
• Promote employee well-being through data analysis, training, and cross-functional continuous improvement while supporting safety, quality, and operational performance.

Skills

3D Modeling

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Position Description

The Process Engineer-Ergonomist assists the plant ergonomics program at Michigan Assembly Plant, partnering with production, engineering, safety, medical, labor, and plant leadership to identify and reduce ergonomic risks. The role assesses and improves workstations, analyzes injury and medical trends, supports new-model launches and process changes, and ensures compliance with Ford ergonomics standards. Through data analysis, employee training, and cross-functional continuous improvement, this position promotes employee well-being while supporting safety, quality, and operational performance.

Skills Required

3D Modeling

Experience Required

A bachelor's degree in ergonomics, engineering, industrial engineering, human factors, kinesiology, occupational health, safety, or a related field. At least one year of experience in ergonomics, manufacturing or industrial engineering, safety, or a related technical area. Experience conducting ergonomic assessments and implementing workplace improvements. Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. Ability to lead cross-functional projects and influence stakeholders. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data analysis tools.

A master's degree, Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE) credential, automotive manufacturing or launch experience, and familiarity with ergonomic simulation tools are preferred, but not required.

Education Required

Bachelor's Degree

Fully Onsite

Use of AI Technology

Unless expressly authorized in the interview/skill set validation instructions, candidates may not use AI tools or other third-party assistance during an interview or assessment to generate or provide substantive answers to interview questions. Candidates should answer organically in their own words, drawing on their own knowledge, skills, and experience. Failure to adhere to these expectations may result in the candidate being removed from consideration.