Ergonomics Engineer

Job Title: Ergonomics Engineer Job Description
The Ergonomics Engineer will support the plant ergonomics program at the Michigan Assembly Plant. This role involves partnering with production, engineering, safety, medical, labor, and plant leadership to identify and reduce ergonomic risks throughout the facility. The position requires evaluating and improving workstations and manufacturing processes, analyzing injury and medical trends, and providing ergonomics support for new-model launches and process changes. Additionally, the engineer will support employee training and cross-functional continuous improvement activities aimed at enhancing employee well-being, safety, quality, and overall operational performance.
Responsibilities
- Conduct ergonomic assessments of manufacturing workstations and processes.
- Identify ergonomic risks and develop practical solutions to reduce employee exposure.
- Partner with production, engineering, safety, medical, labor, and plant leadership on ergonomic improvements.
- Analyze injury, medical, and operational data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
- Support ergonomic requirements associated with new-model launches and manufacturing process changes.
- Assist with workstation and process improvements to enhance employee safety and well-being.
- Support employee ergonomics training and awareness initiatives.
- Lead or participate in cross-functional continuous improvement projects.
- Ensure alignment with applicable ergonomics standards and requirements.
- Utilize data and analytical tools to evaluate risks, track improvements, and support recommendations.
Essential Skills
- Experience in industrial engineering, ergonomics, or conducting ergonomic assessments within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Ability to identify ergonomic risks at workstations and develop practical improvements.
- Experience utilizing 3D modeling for ergonomic or manufacturing evaluations.
- Proficiency in time studies, process improvement, and human factors engineering.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to lead cross-functional projects and influence stakeholders.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data analysis tools.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelors 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/industrial engineering, safety, or a related technical field.
Work Environment
The position is fully onsite at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan. The majority of work will be performed during the 1st shift, from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. The role requires working directly within an active manufacturing environment and collaborating with plant personnel across multiple functions. Overtime may be required based on business and program needs. No regular travel is expected.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Wayne, MI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $42.30 - $46.54/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Wayne, MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 26, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Wayne,MI. About Actalent

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