Process Engineer - Ergonomist
Location: Wayne, MI (100% Onsite)
Pay: $42.31+/hour
Are you passionate about workplace safety, ergonomics, and manufacturing excellence? We are seeking a Process Engineer - Ergonomist to support a major automotive manufacturing facility in Wayne, MI. This temporary role focuses on improving workstation design, reducing ergonomic risks, and enhancing employee safety, productivity, and overall operational performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct ergonomic assessments of production workstations and manufacturing processes.
- Identify injury risk factors and recommend workplace improvements.
- Analyze safety, medical, and operational data to support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Partner with production, engineering, safety, medical, labor, and plant leadership teams.
- Support new product launches, process changes, and workstation redesign projects.
- Ensure compliance with established ergonomic standards and best practices.
- Deliver training and guidance to employees and leadership on ergonomics and injury prevention.
- Utilize data analysis and 3D modeling tools to evaluate and improve workplace design.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Ergonomics, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Human Factors, Kinesiology, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related field.
- At least 1 year of experience in ergonomics, manufacturing, industrial engineering, safety, or a related technical environment.
- Experience performing ergonomic evaluations and implementing process improvements.
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data analysis tools.
- Experience with 3D modeling required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in a related field.
- Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE) credential.
- Automotive manufacturing or launch experience.
- Familiarity with ergonomic simulation software.
Employee Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Commuter/Parking Accounts
- People Perks Program
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- AD&D Insurance