Human Factors Engineer

• To produce human factors analysis, assessment and user trials reports in accordance with the detailed human factors plan
• To provide human factors advice to the project
• Human factors representation at spatial and technical reviews and decision panels
• Task, Workload, Situation Awareness and Human Reliability Analysis
• Workspace analysis
• Human Machine Interface / Human Computer Interface development
• Manpower and Target Audience development
• Health Hazard assessment
• To produce evidence in support of qualification, legislative requirements and safety justifications and provide specialist support for associated activities
• To contribute to identification and rapid closure of issues emerging from all product lifecycle stages and to manage the resulting change embodiment activities
• To undertake peer reviews or checking / verification tasks as directed
• To provide realistic programme status, identify problem areas and implement agreed recovery plans
• To provide support to the Certificate of Design activities appropriate to the discipline
• To articulate and present complex technical argument clearly, logically and simply
• To be able to access, have a clear understanding of and apply the Quality and HS&E Management System documentation e.g. Process Instructions, Workmanship

• Proven ability as a Human Factors practitioner
• Sufficient proven ability to be able to identify all the issues involved in area of responsibility and provide the correct recognition of the context of the work within the overall product
• A general understanding of the manufacturing, assembly, commissioning and testing processes is highly desirable
• Basic understanding of the challenges posed by the environment that the product will be exposed to
• Knowledge of the capabilities and the most appropriate uses of specialised analysis tools
• Knowledge or at least recognition of relevant engineering standards (including safety and environmental regulations)
• Recognition of the limits of own knowledge so that specialist support and development can be sought

A general understanding of the manufacturing, assembly, commissioning and testing processes is highly desirable