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Optimal Inc.

Ergonomics Engineer

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An Ergonomist designs workplace furniture and equipment or tools to make them safe, efficient and comfortable to use, and to minimize strain for workers. Incorporates occupational health criteria in design. Advises on design for products, such as computers, as they are being developed, or advises on the re-design of an office space or factory process to improve productivity and safety.

$86,340 / year median in Michigan

+4% projected growth

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Ergonomics Engineer Optimal Inc. - 3.0 Warren, MI Job Details Contract 2 hours ago Qualifications 3D modeling software Workplace ergonomics Ergonomic assessments 3D modeling for product design Bachelor's degree Industrial engineering Occupational safety risk assessments Manufacturing 3D modeling Ergonomic design Casting Assembly line experience
Full Job Description Job Description Summary:
As a Future Program Execution Ergonomist, you will be responsible for the identification and resolution of ergonomic issues which will drive the reduction of injuries and manufacturing inefficiencies on OEM's next generation of vehicles. The ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment will be critical to your success. You will collaborate with other engineering disciplines, such as product design and manufacturing, as well as outside suppliers and UAW representatives.
Responsibilities:
Serve as the subject matter expert in the field of ergonomics, supporting launch and pre-production manufacturing ergonomic activities for New & Major vehicle programs in Warren and our propulsion manufacturing sites across North America. Ensure manufacturing ergonomics requirements are implemented and met on all new vehicle programs. Conduct Ergonomic risk analysis of new product designs and establish threshold limit values. Work collaboratively with product designers, manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering and assembly plant personnel, including UAW and non-UAW. Manage all ergonomic issues to closure, lead root cause analysis efforts and coordinate follow-up through appropriate engineering and plant teams. Use 3D Virtual Digital Human Model (DHM) Simulations and 3D Vehicle CAD to determine acceptable manufacturing ergonomic parameters for new vehicle product assembly. Initiate and lead ergonomics initiatives/projects to continuously improve processes, solution left and design out ergonomic issues before physical builds begin. Provide Launch Program Ergonomic issue status and updates to Future Vehicle Program and Plant leadership. Provide timely written reports and updates on all ergonomics projects to support analytics and lessons learned. Support manufacturing operations ergonomics by bringing current plant ergonomics issues to the appropriate design and manufacturing engineers for resolution in order to design our similar ergonomic concerns on future programs. Conduct ergonomic assessments of minomis, dunnage, point-of-use (POU) racks, lift-assist interaction with parts, and ergonomic platforms to ensure correct procurement. Be involved in operator layouts for the assembly line. Support implementation of IE launch deliverables and station readiness as needed.
Requirements:
Bachelor in either Industrial or Ergonomics, Mechanical and Manufacturing. 2 years of experience ergonomics or industrial (ideally). Especially using CAD and auto manufacturing experience. Ergonomic Risk AssessmentAnalysis Evaluate assembly jobs for injury risk Analyze lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, bending, and twisting motions Determine whether a task exceeds ergonomic limits Use ergonomic assessment methodologies and standards 3D CAD / Digital Human Modeling (DHM) Experience (Nice To Have) Candidates should know how to evaluate manufacturing processes in a virtual environment before physical builds occur. Any Industrial Engineering Work (Must Have) Manufacturing / Assembly Process Engineering The candidate needs to understand how vehicles are built. They should be comfortable with Assembly or Engine Castings or Stamping Assembly Workstation design Material flow POU racks Dunnage Lift assist devices Operator layouts Manufacturing launches