Human Factors Engineer - User/Human Centred Design - Regulated Environment

Human Factors Engineer - User Centred Design - Regulated Environment (eg Medical, Rail, Nuclear)

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

As a Human Factors Specialist, you would be expected to plan, and potentially lead, the Human Factors elements of a range of projects.

WHAT WE EXPECT

• A formal qualification in Human Factors, User Centred Design or similar (eg 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 (eg 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 (eg 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 (eg CIEHF, HFES) or working towards it
• A strong technical understanding (ideally with a qualification in Engineering and/or Design)