Ergonomics Engineer Recruitment
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WHY THIS ROLE IS HARD TO HIRE
- Finding an Ergonomics Engineer with practical experience in manufacturing environments can be challenging. Employers need professionals who understand human factors while also recognizing the operational requirements of production environments.
- Manufacturing workstations, tools, equipment, and processes can create different physical demands for employees. Therefore, employers need engineers who can identify ergonomic risks and develop practical improvements without negatively affecting productivity or production flow.
- Effective ergonomics requires collaboration across engineering, production, safety, maintenance, and human resources. Experienced Ergonomics Engineers can translate workplace assessments into practical design and process improvements that support both employee well-being and operational efficiency.
Brightway helps you find the right talent faster.
Brightway identifies Ergonomics Engineers with experience in workplace assessment, human factors, workstation design, risk reduction, manufacturing processes, and ergonomic improvement. In addition, we focus on candidates who can collaborate effectively with production, industrial engineering, safety, operations, and maintenance teams.
About the Ergonomics Engineer Role
Role Highlights
3-8+ Years
Workplace Ergonomics & Human Factors
Workstation Design, Risk Assessment & Process Improvement
Manufacturing & Industrial Facilities
Industrial Engineering
Permanent
Ergonomic Assessment & Workplace Design
Cross-Functional Safety & Improvement
Worker Safety, Efficiency & Productivity
Engineering, Operations & Safety Leadership
Human Factors & Workplace Optimization
Risk Reduction, Efficiency & Workstation Performance
What does a Ergonomics Engineer Do?
Assess Workplace Ergonomics
The Ergonomics Engineer evaluates workstations, tasks, tools, equipment, and employee interactions to identify ergonomic risks and improvement opportunities.
Design Ergonomic Workstations
Develops workstation layouts, tools, fixtures, and work methods that better support employee capabilities and manufacturing requirements.
Reduce Ergonomic Risk
Identifies sources of physical strain and develops engineering and process controls to reduce ergonomic risks associated with manufacturing tasks.
Improve Manufacturing Processes
Furthermore, works with industrial engineering and production teams to incorporate ergonomic considerations into process design, equipment selection, and workflow improvements.
Support Safety & Performance
Uses ergonomic principles to support safer work environments while helping improve employee efficiency, process consistency, and manufacturing productivity.
Need an Ergonomics Engineer for Your Manufacturing Operation?
Connect with experienced Ergonomics Engineer talent who can assess workplace risks, improve workstation design, support worker safety, optimize processes, and strengthen manufacturing performance.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct ergonomic assessments of workstations, manufacturing processes, tools, equipment, and physical tasks.
- Identify ergonomic risks and develop engineering, workstation, equipment, and process improvements to reduce physical strain.
- Design or recommend ergonomic workstations, fixtures, tools, material handling methods, and workplace layouts.
- Collaborate with industrial engineering, production, safety, maintenance, operations, and human resources teams on ergonomic initiatives.
- Incorporate human factors and ergonomic principles into new process, equipment, facility, and manufacturing system designs.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Experience
3-8+ years of experience in ergonomics, human factors engineering, industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, safety engineering, or a related discipline, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Ergonomics, Human Factors Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline preferred.
Certifications
Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE), Associate Ergonomics Professional (AEP), or other relevant ergonomics and human factors certifications can be beneficial depending on employer requirements.
CORE SKILLS
MARKET & COMPENSATION INSIGHTS
typical Salary Range
$85,000-$125,000
Performance Bonus
Experience Level
Mid-Level / Senior
Role Demand
High
Hiring Market
Nationwide
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