Ergonomist

Sandalwood Engineering & Ergonomics; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

HSA & FSA

401k Match

Paid Time Off

Company Holidays

Profit Sharing

Tuition Reimbursement

Certifications

Job summary

Sandalwood Engineering & Ergonomics is seeking an Ergonomist to assess ergonomic risks, perform detailed analyses, and collaborate with clients to craft tailored solutions. You will identify risk factors and propose practical improvements to enhance safety, quality, and productivity across industries.

The ideal candidate has a B.S./M.S. in a related field and 1–2 years of ergonomics experience, with comfort presenting results to clients and traveling to multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Hold a B.S. or M.S. in Kinesiology, Industrial Engineering, Human Factors, Occupational Biomechanics, Ergonomics, or a related discipline
• 1-2 years of experience in industrial ergonomics
• Experience in automotive or manufacturing environments
• Experience or certification in ergonomic assessment tools (e.g., NIOSH equations, RULA, REBA, Digital Human Modeling) is preferred
• Display strong communication skills, including experience creating reports and delivering presentations to client contacts
• Be willing to travel for occasional local site visits and regular travel between client facilities
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Responsibilities

• Assess ergonomic risks and conduct detailed analyses
• Collaborate with clients to develop tailored ergonomic solutions
• Recommend actionable improvements to reduce risk and improve productivity

Skills

Ergonomics analysis

Client communication

Travel willingness

Education

B.S./M.S. in Kinesiology/related

Tools

RULA

REBA

NIOSH equations

Digital Human Modeling

Job description

Join Sandalwood Engineering & Ergonomics as an Ergonomist and become part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to enhancing workplace safety and ergonomics across various industries. Our mission is to help organizations identify and mitigate work-related risks that impact employee health, productivity, and overall quality.

As an Ergonomist, you will play a crucial role in collaborating with clients to develop tailored solutions that address their unique ergonomic challenges. Your responsibilities will span assessing ergonomic risks, conducting detailed analyses, and recommending actionable improvements.

The successful candidate for this role will join a growing team of Health, Safety & Engineering professionals helping our customers reduce their work-related risk to quality, productivity and employee health.

Requirements

• Hold a B.S. or M.S. in Kinesiology, Industrial Engineering, Human Factors, Occupational Biomechanics, Ergonomics, or a related discipline
• Possess 1-2 years of experience in industrial ergonomics
• Experience in automotive or manufacturing environments
• Experience or certification in ergonomic assessment tools (e.g., NIOSH equations, RULA, REBA, Digital Human Modeling) is preferred
• Display strong communication skills, including experience creating reports and delivering presentations to client contacts
• Be willing to travel for occasional local site visits and regular travel between client facilities
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• HSA and FSA Accounts
• Retirement Plan (401k) 50% Company Match of the First 6% of Employee Contribution
• Short Term & Long Term Disability Premiums 100% Company Paid
• Employee and Dependent Life Insurance and AD&D Premiums 100% Company Paid
• Paid Time Off (2-5 weeks)
• Company Paid Holidays (including days between Christmas and New Years)
• Profit Sharing
• Training & Development (Tuition Reimbursement and Certifications)
• Additional Voluntary Benefits

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment status because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

Sandalwood Engineering & Ergonomics participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that your are authorized to work in the U.S. E-Verify is an internet-based system operated by the Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call 734-744-9705. Please provide your contact information and details about the posted position of interest.