Job Description

Location:

Chester, Cheshire, England

Salary:

Negotiable depending on experience

Category

Engineering

Sector:

Aerospace and Defence

Contract type

Contract

Consultant:

Ethan Bell

Ergonomist

Location:

Broughton

Contract:

12 months

Rate:

Negotiable DOE

Overview

Provide ergonomics/HF support to manufacturing processes, assembly and tooling. Reduce ergonomic risk, influence design decisions and support compliance across engineering, operations and H&S.

Responsibilities

Analyse assembly/installation work for ergonomic risk Recommend mitigation and implement ergonomic action plans Influence design/tooling to embed "design for manufacture" and user-centred principles Support specifications, tenders and supplier engagement for HF work packages Ensure compliance with HF standards and legislation; track emerging guidance Produce concise reports and brief stakeholders Support ergonomics initiatives across other sites as needed

Essential Skills

Degree (or higher) in Ergonomics / Human Factors (CIEHF-accredited education) Registered or working toward Registered Membership (CIEHF or equivalent) Strong understanding of HF/ergonomics, ideally in aerospace or similar manufacturing context Experience assessing ergonomic risks and proposing practical mitigations in industrial settings Proficient with assessment tools, standards and technical reporting Effective communicator able to influence engineering stakeholders; able to work autonomously

Desirable

Prior experience in industrial/manufacturing engineering environments * Experience with outsourced HF packages / supplier oversight