Senior Human Factors Engineer

Company Description
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THAY Medical is a global Human Factors Engineering consultancy based in the UK . We are an ISO 13485 certified organization focused on providing expertise on human factors for medical products, including medical devices, healthcare systems, and pharmaceutical (Drug delivery) devices. We assist organizations with product development, compliance to global standards and guidance's, usability engineering and human factors testing. Our customer feedback is always exceptional.
Role Description
We are seeking a full-time Senior Human Factors Engineer to join our team in Bournemouth with flexibility for some remote work. In this hybrid role, you will be responsible for leading and conducting formative and summative usability studies, as well as providing expert consultation to clients across a range of therapeutic areas. You will work closely with cross-functional teams (including engineering, research, design and regulation) to identify design goals, develop user requirements and create task analysis. You will also apply your technical expertise to conduct risk assessments, identify potential use-related hazards, and implement mitigation plans, in accordance with relevant global standards and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Factors, Cognitive Psychology, Usability Engineering, Industrial Design or a related field
A minimum of 4 years of experience in human factors engineering and usability testing in the Medical Device industry
Experience with usability assessments, formative and summative usability studies, and heuristics evaluations
Experience with interaction design and task analysis, including working with engineering teams to establish design requirements
Experience in developing instructional materials, such as user manuals, IFUs and online help systems
Strong knowledge of human factors/usability standards, guidelines and regulations (such as ISO 62366, 62304, FDA and MDR)
Excellent communication and report writing skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, a meticulous attention to detail
Knowledge of statistical analysis software packages (such as SAS, R, Matlab) is a plus
Experience with Medical devices and combination products is a plus