Ergonomist

Position Overview

The Process Engineer – Ergonomist will support the plant ergonomics program at Michigan Assembly Plant. This role will work closely with production, engineering, safety, medical, labor, and plant leadership to identify, assess, and reduce ergonomic risks across manufacturing operations.

The position focuses on evaluating workstations, analyzing injury trends, implementing ergonomic improvements, and supporting new-model launches and process changes while ensuring compliance with Ford ergonomics standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct ergonomic assessments of manufacturing workstations and production processes to identify potential ergonomic risks.
• Recommend and implement workplace improvements to reduce employee injuries and improve ergonomics.
• Analyze injury reports, medical data, and ergonomic trends to identify opportunities for risk reduction.
• Partner with production, engineering, safety, medical, and plant leadership teams to implement ergonomic solutions.
• Support new-model launches, process modifications, and workstation design improvements.
• Ensure compliance with Ford ergonomics standards, safety requirements, and applicable guidelines.
• Lead cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives focused on employee safety and operational efficiency.
• Develop and deliver ergonomic awareness training to employees and stakeholders.
• Utilize data analysis and reporting tools to monitor ergonomic performance and improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Ergonomics, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Human Factors, Kinesiology, Occupational Health, Safety, or a related field.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in ergonomics, manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, workplace safety, or a related technical field.
• Experience conducting ergonomic assessments and implementing workplace improvements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional projects and collaborate with multiple stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data analysis tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Ergonomics, Engineering, Human Factors, or a related discipline.
• Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE) credential.
• Experience in automotive manufacturing or new-model launch environments.
• Familiarity with ergonomic assessment and simulation tools.

Work Environment

• Fully onsite position at Michigan Assembly Plant.
• Requires collaboration with manufacturing, engineering, safety, medical, and plant operations teams.

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