Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Human Factors Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position until 31st March 2026.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £27.03 per hour.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the development, cascading and ownership of Human Factors requirements for User Controls, including updates as appropriate.
• Support the analysis of quality data relating to User Controls and use it to support requirement development and issue resolution.
• Assist with the Human Factors input into the development of new physical user interfaces, ensuring Human Factors requirements are met.
• Support the timely completion of Human Factors assessments (such as Human Error, Workload).
• Completion of requirement testing, and report writing.
• Support the resolution of issues with Stakeholders.
• Support competitor benchmarking as well as attribute futuring.
• Collaboration with UX Designers and Product Owners to integrate user controls into the wider vehicle user experience.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Knowledge of ergonomics, human factors and user interface design.
• A basic understanding of the scientific theories and principles that relate to user interface design.
• Ability to communicate concepts and issues clearly.
• Ability to analyse data.
• Relevant degree in Human Factors, Ergonomics, Product Design or equivalent experience is preferred.

Skills and Experience Desired:

• Experience working in an automotive environment.
• Experience working with Agile planning tools (e.g. JIRA, Confluence etc.).
• Good organisational and time management skills.