Human Factors Specialist

Human Factors Specialist

We are looking for a human
factors specialist to join our award -winning, multi -disciplinary, product
development team.

We are searching for a very
special individual who shares a passion for both creativity and scientific
rigour. We need someone who is comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty.
Someone who considers, and clearly articulates, the needs of a wide range of
users to the wider project team. We are looking for someone who thrives in a
team, but can also work autonomously. As a Human Factors Specialist, you would
be expected to plan, and potentially lead, the human factors elements of a
range of projects.

The role will involve supporting
product development projects across our four sectors (Medical & scientific,
Transport, Consumer, and Industrial commercial). These projects will be
diverse, covering everything from toothbrushes to trains. Recent examples
include next generation of connected medical devices, large -scale machines for
treating cancer, automotive HMIs, aircraft cockpits, train cabs and interiors,
and sustainable packaging solutions for the world’s leading FMCG brands.
Through all these projects, our common purpose is to deliver commercially
successful product design for our clients that both improves the lives of
people and the impact on our planet.

WHAT WE OFFER

• The
  opportunity to work collaboratively with talented colleagues on
  fascinating design and development projects with global impact, often
  seeing the design through from initial specification to launch
  
• The
  opportunity to work with some of the world’s most exciting and innovative
  brands and companies, including Bentley, GSK, Hitachi, Reckitt,
  Rolls -Royce and Sanofi to tackle some of the most challenging issues
  
• The
  opportunity to work in a Registered Consultancy of the UK Chartered
  Institute of Ergonomics & Human Factors (CIEHF) with the support of
  world -leading experts
  
• A
  great work life balance, with paid overtime for the occasions when extra
  help is needed
  
• The
  opportunity to grow with regular professional and technical development
  opportunities
  

WHAT WE EXPECT

• A
  formal qualification in Human Factors, User Centred Design or similar
  (e.g. BSc, MSc, PhD)
  
• Experience
  of applying human factors tools within multidisciplinary teams
  
• Experience
  of planning and facilitating user studies
  
• Exceptional
  communication skills (on paper and in person)
  
• Willingness
  to travel (when safe to do so)
  
• Excellent
  time management skills, and the ability to split time across multiple
  projects
  

WHAT WE WOULD LOVE TO SEE

• Experience
  of leading the human factors aspects of a project (planning and conducting
  in -depth interviews, facilitating workshops, conducting desk -based
  assessments of design concepts)
  
• Experience
  of working in a creative environment (e.g. a design consultancy or
  in -house design team)
  
• Experience
  of developing medical devices (an understanding of FDA human factors
  guidelines, IEC62366 and the latest MDR requirements)
  
• Experience
  of working in highly regulated environments (e.g. rail, nuclear, etc.)
  
• Evidence
  of being a human factors evangelist – experience of supporting others in
  developing an understanding of the importance of human factors
  
• Experience
  supporting business development, including meeting with potential clients,
  and supporting the preparation of proposal documents
  
• Membership
  of a recognised Human Factors professional body (e.g. CIEHF, HFES) or
  working towards it
  
• A
  strong technical understanding (ideally with a qualification in
  Engineering and/or Design)