REQ ID: 128166
JOB TITLE: Ergonomist
SALARY: £38,000 - £51,000

POSTING START DATE: 17/03/2025
POSTING END DATE: 31/03/2025
LOCATION: Solihull - Hybrid

In a commercial role at JLR, you can reimagine the future of modern luxury. In teams focused on extraordinary customer experience, sustainability and forward-thinking. You’ll work alongside strategically-minded problem-solvers supporting the transformation of our iconic house of brands – Range Rover, Defender, Discovery, and Jaguar – and our heritage-rich JLR Classic range. Becoming a proud creator of the exceptional starts here.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

JLR are currently looking for a ergonomist with experience in applying ergonomic principals to the product development process. The purpose of this role is to provide ergonomics standards, training, advice and investigation to new model programme development and current manufacturing teams to support the health, safety and wellbeing of production operators.  The Ergonomist will provide guidance and direction to a wide range of internal customers as well as working with the Production Ergonomics team to develop improvements to the JLR Production Ergonomics procedure.  

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Undertake assessments and complete delivery of reports to customers within the agreed time frame.
• Support internal customer groups (including Product Engineering (PE), Manufacturing Engineering (ME), Plant Launch, and Current Manufacturing with their compliance with the Production Ergonomics procedure, company procedures and relevant local legislation.
• Undertake ergonomics assessments either in a physical workplace or using relevant software and / or motion capture technology and report findings to customers
• Deliver ergonomics training to internal customer groups and participate in development of future training formats
• Conduct ergonomics assessment audits with write up and follow up as per agreed requirements

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• A strong background/experience in ergonomics/human factors with a strong understanding of user centred design.
• Competent level of IT literacy and the ability to analyse and present data using IT systems and Microsoft Office and other software.

• Experience of project management and ability to multitask.
• Experience of work in an industrial/manufacturing environment.
• The ability to delivery ergonomic training and support to internal teams and other less experience members of the squad.

Creating Modern Luxury requires a modern approach to work. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work. Some roles require more on-site work, but details of this can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview stage.

We work hard to nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with your recruiter so we can accommodate your needs. 

Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome. If you’re unsure that you meet the full criteria of a role – but you're interested in where it could take you – we still encourage you to apply. We believe in people's ability to grow and develop within their role – it’s what makes living the exceptional with soul possible.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.