HUMAN SYSTEMS/ ERGONOMICS ENGINEER
| Employment Type | Contract |
|---|---|
| Location | Dorset , Wimborne |
| Industry Sector | Manufacturing |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Salary/Rate | £25 - £35 per hour |
| Reference | 170385EGP |
| Date Advertised | 03-09-2008 - 00:00 |
This vacancy is out of date and no longer accepting applications.
Description
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My client is a global medical technology company with leadership positions in advanced wound care and Therapeutic Support Systems. They currently have a requirement for a Human Systems/ Ergonomics Engineer.
Position Summary
-Responsible for ensuring that design and development of new products follows human-centred approach.
-Identifying specific human factors tasks and activities that will be addressed at each stage of product development, and ensuring that these activities are carried out satisfactorily.
-Planning and executing simulated-use evaluation of existing, prototype and pre-production medical devices for the purpose of assessing usability.
Major Responsibilities
-Working in a cross-functional team to understand and specify the context of use of medical devices.
-Perform usability risk assessments.
-Consult and advise design teams and formulate design inputs and user requirements.
-Perform task analysis on existing and prototype medical devices.
-Produce usability test plans that will be conducted in the in-house simulated use room.
-Supervise and evaluate usability testing.
-Facilitate team meetings and design reviews within cross-functional project teams.
Position Qualifications
Experience:
The candidate will have:
-A detailed understanding of Human Factors and ergonomics.
-Knowledge of the tools and techniques required to apply human centred design to products in development.
-Knowledge of the design and implementation of mechanical and software systems into human systems.
-Previous practical experience applying their expertise to product and process development.
Education:
-Minimum degree level in Ergonomics or Human Factors and with membership of the Ergonomics Society
Personal Characteristics:
-Methodical approach.
-Good report writing skills required.
-Good time management and multi-tasking abilities required.
-Excellent communication and inter-personal skills.
-Able to work independently requiring minimal levels of supervision.
To apply for this position, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK
Matchtech Group Plc is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
