Global Ergonomics & Safety Strategy Lead (Remote)

GE Vernova, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 148,000 - 247,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Corporate Ergonomics Leader to define and deliver a global ergonomics strategy, partnering with EHS and business leaders to embed human-centric design across operations and engineering systems.

You will reduce injury risk, improve wellbeing, and shape workplace design across diverse GE Vernova environments, building ergonomics capability including a dedicated team to execute improvements.

Qualifications

• Degree in human kinetics, kinesiology, human factors, occupational health & safety, industrial engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Substantial, demonstrable experience leading ergonomics programmes at senior level in a complex industrial, manufacturing or engineering environment, ideally multinational.
• Experience designing and implementing ergonomic programmes across a complex global matrix.
• Professional qualification in ergonomics or human factors (e.g., Chartered Ergonomist, CPE, CEAS) or equivalent.
• Deep knowledge of anthropometry, biomechanics and human-machine interface design.
• Track record of delivering high-impact ergonomic solutions that improve safety and efficiency.
• Experience with digital and AI ergonomic tools and modelling software.
• Strong data analysis skills to inform decisions.
• Excellent written and spoken English; strong technical writing.
• Facilitation, presentation and influencing skills across diverse audiences.
• Working knowledge of EHS disciplines and standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a corporate-wide ergonomics strategy with scalable processes and continuous improvement.
• Embed ergonomic design standards with engineering, manufacturing, EHS and tech teams.
• Lead ergonomic projects using automation, innovation and lean manufacturing principles.
• Chair the cross-business Ergonomics Council to promote best practice.
• Use data and digital tools to identify and assess ergonomic risk in complex environments.
• Prioritize risks with data analytics and justify investments in solutions.
• Provide technical expertise on ergonomic programmes and standards.
• Collaborate with Occupational Health to develop tools and training for musculoskeletal prevention.
• Deliver training to develop non-specialists into injury-prevention champions.
• Benchmark external best practices and integrate into standards and tech solutions.
• Foster a culture of prevention and early hazard reporting.
• Lead other EHS projects like Safety Culture and Life Saving Rules.

Skills

Ergonomics leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Data analytics

English proficiency

Facilitation & presentation

Ergonomics standards

Education

Degree in human kinetics / kinesiology / human factors

Professional ergonomics qualification (e.g., CIEHF, CPE, CEAS)

Tools

Ergonomic modelling software

Job description

GE Vernova is seeking a Corporate Ergonomics Leader to define and deliver a global ergonomics strategy, partnering with EHS and business leaders to embed human-centric design across operations and engineering systems.

You will reduce injury risk, improve wellbeing, and shape workplace design across diverse GE Vernova environments, building ergonomics capability including a dedicated team to execute improvements.