Ergonomic Specialist Assembly Plant Job Windsor area,Ontario Canada,Engineering

Ergonomic Specialist - Windsor Assembly Plant will function as an Ergonomist.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical ergonomic support for current and future vehicle programs.

The successful candidate will be working as part of a cross functional team jointly leading efforts to proactively reduce musculoskeletal injuries and improve overall workplace well-being health and safety. In this role, you will utilize ergonomic assessment tools, requirements and data to identify risk factors and drive improvements with cross functional teams. Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills are required to drive actionable workplace improvements that support employee wellbeing and contribute to overall business performance.

Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to
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Support day-to-day operations as an ergonomics subject matter expert jointly coordinating with local union partner on both current and future programs

Perform preliminary and secondary ergonomic evaluations using digital simulation and ergonomic analysis tools to analyze product and process to ensure ergonomic requirements are met

Identify ergonomic risk using standards and data driven assessment, communicate issues and make actionable recommendations effectively to all levels of the organization

Evaluate ergonomic concerns, develop corrective actions and follow-up implementation

Collaborate and drive remediation of issues with cross functional teams including product design and manufacturing engineers with data driven solutions

Support specific projects and productivity initiatives to identify ergonomic risk and improve overall efficiency, quality, and wellbeing, health and safety

Support product design and launch activities, as required, with proactive ergonomic expertise, adherence to guidelines and alignment with Corporate Ergonomics initiatives

Document and communicate issues, provide written technical reports and timely updates to key stakeholders as required to meet deadlines

Build relationships with plant Local Joint Health and Safety Committee (LJHSC) Ergonomic Specialist and cross functional teams, including Manufacturing, Product, Vehicle Process, WHS, Medical and Plant Production teams to problem solve and drive issue resolution

Comprehend injury/illness data trends, lessons learned and technical specifications to provide actionable recommendations into product and workplace design, planning and manufacturing initiatives

Support local union contractual agreements for coordination of activity, including Local Ergonomic Committee involvement, issue resolution and training, as required

This position is to fill a current vacancy.

Expected Salary range for this position is: $80,000 to $95,000 annual.

FCA Canada Inc. is committed to providing accommodation for people with accessibility needs due to disabilities in all aspects of the hiring process. If you request an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs due to disability.

We may use AI to screen applicants.

Basic Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Ergonomics, Human Kinetics, Kinesiology, Human Engineering or related Engineering field

Minimum TWO (2) years of experience applying ergonomic principles and ergonomic analysis tools in a manufacturing or academic setting, including minimum ONE (1) year of experience using ergonomics analysis tools (e.g. digital human modeling, ergonomic assessment tools)

Basic understanding of ergonomics or human centered design principles

Knowledge and/or proficiency in primary and secondary ergonomic analysis tools and software including

NIOSH Lifting Equation, Liberty Mutual Manual Material Handling (Snook tables)

Experience in Digital Human Modeling software and assessment tools (e.g. Siemens Jack, Process Simulate software, Teamcenter, Vis Mockup, Velocity

EHS)

Microsoft Office and Google Suite applications computer proficiency

Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, self-motivated

Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills

Ability to interface with all levels of the organization

Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects within time frame required

Automotive assembly experience in manufacturing union environment, preferred

Willingness to work across shifts and overtime, as required

Legally eligible to work in Canada