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Human Factors Engineer

Posted 30 January 2026
Salary Up to £33.88 per hour
LocationWarwick
Job type Contract
Discipline Body & Chassis
Reference82902_1769773254

Job description

Order Ref: 36234785

Position Title: Human Factors Engineer

Location: Gaydon

Position Type: Contract

Inside IR35

Salary: £33.88 per hour umbrella inside IR35

I am currently recruiting on behalf of a Luxury Automotive OEM based in Gaydon who are seeking a Human Factors Engineer to join their team on a long term rolling contract

40 hours per week

Inside IR35

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead development of Human Factors requirements, in order to deliver the best customer experience.
  • This will include collaboration with key stakeholders around the business including Engineering, Design, Programme, Commercial and many more
  • Lead Human Factors input into the development of future vehicles and brands - evoking empathy for the impact to the Human Factors Attribute of vehicle development decisions; using innovative and visual communication methods.
  • Lead the timely completion of Human Factors assessments &/or gateway testing, to aid in issue resolution.
  • Support collaboration with colleagues to resolve ergonomic related issues on the vehicles; using customer data and Human Factors science to drive discussions.
  • Analyse customer feedback relating to ergonomics and use it to support requirement development and issue resolution

Skills:

  • Proven ability to work in a demanding environment and combine interpersonal skills with technical decision-making
  • Ability to analyse technical data and customer feedback to support programme discussions & Ergonomics requirement development
  • A knowledge of human physiology, anatomy or anthropometrics

Why work through Contechs?

Contechs is a leading Automotive, Design, Engineering, Technology and Innovation Recruitment Consultancy. Founded in 1997, with an inhouse Contractor Care Team to support all external employees, acts as an employment agency for permanent and contract recruitment.

How to Apply

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IF APPLICABLE (UK AND B2B ROLES)

*Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK and travel within the EU.*