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Located on the North Wales / Cheshire border, Broughton is the largest Airbus plant in the UK and focuses primarily on the manufacture of wings for the Airbus family of aircraft.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Ergonomist to join the team at Broughton. Working within the Manufacturing Engineering organisation, this role influences and drives change in a wing manufacturing facility.
Main Tasks and Activities
* Increase efficiency and minimise the negative impact of the work packages on both the human and the manufacturing systems
* Perform ergonomics work analysis of Assembly/ Installation activities
* Identify work-related ergonomic risk factors at the workplace and propose solutions to mitigate risks
* Support building ergonomics action plans, suited to the industrial strategy and future evolutions
* Contribute to definition of specifications, call for tenders, and subcontractor piloting in the frame of Ergonomics related outsourced work packages on the specific site
* Ensure with jigs and machine suppliers that ergonomics is taken into account
* Develop solutions for risk and hazard reduction using a technical, organisational and a training approach
* Ensure Ergonomics Tactical Implementation plan for the location is in place and maintained up to date
* Be ready to support specific ergonomic actions/task forces on other transnational locations
Qualifications
* Educated to degree level (or higher) in Ergonomics/Human Factors (delivered by an accredited CIEHF higher education body)
* Accredited to (or demonstrated working towards) Registered Membership of the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors (CIEHF), or equivalent
* Good background on human factor sciences, work physiology, biomechanics, cognition
* Experience in identifying ergonomics risk factors in the workplace, proposing risk mitigation solutions to management
* Experience of all aspects of ergonomics including assessment of working methods, applicable standards, risk ratings, assessment tools, technical report writing and development of technical solutions
* Experience in anticipating risk (e.g. new designs & processes)
* Knowledge and / or experience of the relevant Regulations and Standards relating to the workplace
* Previous experience of working in an Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering environment is desirable
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Airbus Commitment to Equality
Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all.
Employment Details
Company: Airbus Operations Limited
Employment Type: Permanent
Experience Level: Professional
Job Family: Manufacturing Engineering
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