Human Factors Engineer

Human Factors Engineer

A Human Factors Engineer with Concept and Design experience is required to work on a seven month contract with the possibility of extension for our Defence client based in Preston.

This is a 7 month contract with a leading UK Defence Business

Overview of the Human Factors contract role

The Human Factors Shared Service operates as an internal source of Human Factors specialisms for Military Aircraft's products and services and we have an opportunity to add to our team. If you know why people do what they do, how people make decisions, how they perceive their environment and react to the things around them then you may be the person we need.

We need someone to apply Human Factors knowledge to the future of cockpit design.

You will need to be a flexible team player well versed in human factors techniques with the ability to work successfully within multi-discipline engineering teams. You will also have excellent communication, resilience, tenacity and performance skills and have an ability to work accurately to deadlines.

Key skills required for the Human Factors Engineer

To provide quality technical output in terms of communication, documentation and general support in accordance with authorised procedures and the delivery of agreed customer milestones within cost and time budget constraints;
- Deployment of required HF processes and contribution to the development of improved processes.
- Planning and managing the performance of own work with line manager/technical lead and reporting issues to line management/technical lead in a timely manner.

Previous Military experience would be an advantage but is not essential.

The role is based in Preston, Lancashire - commutable from Blackpool, Lancaster, Morecambe, Chorley, Leyland, Blackburn, Darwen, Burnley, Skipton, Stockport, Manchester, Warrington, Wigan, Bolton, Bury, Rochdale and Oldham with excellent access from Liverpool and Leeds

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