Human Factors and Ergonomics Engineer

Location: Dorval

Location:

Dorval, QC or Wichita, KS. Hybrid, 2 days on-site moving to 3.

Salary:  Upto $120,000 (CAD) DOE .

Contract type:  Permanent

Envisage Recruitment is working with a global Tier-1 aerospace OEM to find a Human Factors and Ergonomics Engineer to join their Flight Deck design team.

This group makes sure the aircraft hardware, software and work environment fit the people who build, fly and support it. You'll work on cockpit geometry and interfaces through 3D modelling, simulation, rig testing and product evaluation, and you'll help define the physical and functional interface requirements that go into the design.

It's a hands on physical ergonomics role sitting inside a flight deck certification programme, with direct contact with flight crews and other human factors specialists across maintenance and manufacturing.

Key responsibilities

Contribute to User Centered Design activities for Flight Deck and Human Machine Interface (HMI) design

Apply physical ergonomics expertise (anthropometry, strength, reach, vision) to support tests and analysis

Work with flight crews to develop and assess cockpit physical usability

Support requirements elicitation, validation and verification for flight deck interfaces

Carry out task analysis and human error analysis

Contribute to flight deck and UX development and evaluation

Create and manage documentation for Human Factors activities on new aircraft, cockpit modifications and sustaining programmes

Collaborate with human factors specialists in maintenance and manufacturing

The person

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science or Industrial Design, plus a degree in ergonomics or equivalent

Practical experience in physical ergonomics (anthropometry, strength, reach, vision)

Solid hands-on experience with 3D modelling tools such as CATIA, NX, Jack or Rhinoceros

Interest and relevant experience in the aerospace industry, including aircraft systems and the regulatory environment

Knowledge of manufacturing processes

Strong technical writing and presentation skills, English required, French an asset

Comfortable working independently and under pressure, with shifting priorities

We champion diversity and innovation. Applications are encouraged regardless of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, background, age, or identity.