Ergonomics Specialist

About the Role
An Ergonomics Specialist will lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of ergonomics programs across various domains including manufacturing, warehouse, logistics, office, and construction support activities. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying and mitigating musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) risks, improving workstation design, supporting operational readiness activities, and driving ergonomic excellence through engineering controls, employee engagement, and data-driven improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve the site Ergonomics Management Program.
• Conduct ergonomic assessments of manufacturing workstations, warehouse activities, logistics operations, maintenance tasks, and office environments.
• Evaluate tasks using recognized ergonomic assessment tools such as RULA, REBA, NIOSH Lifting Equation, Liberty Mutual Tables, Snook Tables, and OCRA.
• Identify ergonomic risk factors including repetitive motion, awkward postures, excessive force, contact stress, vibration exposure, and manual material handling activities.
• Lead ergonomic reviews during equipment design, process development, line modifications, and operational readiness activities.
• Collaborate with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Facilities, Logistics, and Industrial Engineering teams to integrate ergonomic principles into workplace design.
• Recommend and validate engineering controls to eliminate or reduce ergonomic risks.
• Participate in new equipment commissioning and ensure ergonomic requirements are incorporated into machine and workstation designs.
• Conduct workstation validations and support production ramp-up activities.
• Analyze injury, discomfort, and first aid data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Lead investigations related to musculoskeletal injuries and develop corrective actions.
• Develop ergonomic standards, guidelines, and design specifications for manufacturing operations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, quality, and employee well-being.
• Deliver ergonomic awareness training and coaching for employees, supervisors, engineers, and leadership teams.
• Support industrial hygiene and occupational health programs where ergonomic risks intersect with worker health.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure program effectiveness and risk reduction.
• Conduct periodic ergonomic audits and workplace inspections.
• Work closely with medical providers, occupational health personnel, and Human Resources regarding return-to-work and accommodation assessments.
• Support ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management system requirements related to workplace risk management and continuous improvement.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and business cases supporting ergonomic improvement projects.

Preferred Certifications

• Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE)
• Board Certified Professional Ergonomist (BCPE)
• Certified Business Ergonomics Specialist (CBES)
• NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC)
• ISO 45001 Lead Auditor

Required Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of ergonomics and human factors engineering principles.
• Knowledge of occupational health regulations and international ergonomic standards.
• Experience with ergonomic risk assessment methodologies and tools.
• Ability to interpret injury data and perform trend analysis.
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with manufacturing equipment, assembly processes, and material handling systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data analysis tools.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English; Arabic is preferred.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong analytical mindset and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Experience performing ergonomic assessments in high-volume production environments.
• Experience supporting workstation design and process optimization projects.

Preferred Experience

• Automotive manufacturing experience.
• Experience supporting new factory launches or production ramp-up activities.
• Experience with wearable technology, motion capture systems, or digital ergonomics software.
• Experience in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of robotics, automation, and human-machine interface design.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Ergonomics, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Human Factors Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in industrial ergonomics within manufacturing, automotive, logistics, warehousing, or heavy industrial environments.

Compensation & Benefits
A comprehensive and competitive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; paid time off; paid holidays; paid sick leave; and a 401(k) retirement plan. Hourly/non-exempt employees accrue up to 120 hours paid time off, while salaried/exempt employees accrue up to 160 hours paid time off. Eligible employees may also participate in an equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program, with awards determined based on individual performance, role scope, market considerations, and overall company results.

Equal Opportunity
Diversity strengthens everything we build. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal laws and regulations.

Accessibility
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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