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Job Title : Ergonomics Engineer / Ergonomics Specialist

Location: Florence, SC

Duration : Long Term Contract

Job Summary

We are seeking an Ergonomics Engineer / Ergonomics Specialist to support manufacturing and assembly operations by identifying ergonomic risks, improving workstation and process design, and reducing musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) risks.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct ergonomic assessments of assembly workstations, manufacturing processes, and material-handling tasks.
• Perform ergonomic risk assessments using RULA, REBA, NIOSH, and other standard tools.
• Analyze operator posture, force, repetition, task frequency, and MSD risks.
• Evaluate workstation layouts, tooling, equipment, work cells, and manufacturing processes.
• Identify hazards and recommend improvements such as workstation redesign, height adjustments, assist devices, tooling changes, and process re-engineering.
• Collaborate with Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Safety/EHS, and Engineering teams to integrate ergonomics into product and process design.
• Drive continuous improvement, process optimization, and productivity initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with applicable ergonomic, occupational health, and safety standards.
• Develop and maintain ergonomic assessment reports, risk registers, mitigation plans, and implementation documentation.
• Track and analyze data to measure the effectiveness of ergonomic improvements.
• Conduct training and coach operators and supervisors on proper posture, lifting techniques, safe work methods, and ergonomic best practices.
• Use Digital Human Modeling (DHM) and digital ergonomic tools such as JACK, DELMIA, and Process Simulate.
• Support digital transformation initiatives related to ergonomics and workplace design.

Required Skills

• Ergonomic assessment and risk analysis
• RULA, REBA, NIOSH assessment methods
• Manufacturing / Assembly ergonomics
• Material handling and workstation design
• MSD risk identification and mitigation
• Process improvement and workplace optimization
• Digital Human Modeling (JACK, DELMIA, Process Simulate)
• Collaboration with Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Safety/EHS
• Ergonomic documentation, reporting, and training

Preferred Background

• Experience in manufacturing, assembly, industrial engineering, or workplace ergonomics.
• Strong knowledge of ergonomic principles, risk assessment, and continuous improvement methodologies.