About Actual Talent

Actual Talent is the talent acquisition consultancy that offers Specialized Search, RPO and Talent Solutions.

Our purpose is to drive the growth and fulfillment of individuals and organizations. We facilitate individuals in finding inspiring opportunities and help organizations discover professionals who will take them to the next level. We do this through talent acquisition and development solutions that focus on people, diversity and inclusion, innovation, and cutting-edge technology.

About the client

Our client is a leading company specializing in ergonomics and Human Factors, supporting the transformation of major organizations through human sciences, user-centered innovation methodologies, and proprietary design solutions.

With an international presence and multidisciplinary expertise, the company helps its clients create better human experiences while improving the efficiency and performance of industrial systems.

To support its continued growth in Europe, the company is looking for a Human Factors & Ergonomics Engineer to contribute to projects within the aerospace manufacturing sector in Germany.

Job description

We are seeking a Human Factors & Ergonomics Engineer to integrate Human and Organisational Factors (HOF) into the design and assessment of technical and organisational systems within aerospace manufacturing facilities.

The successful candidate will work within multidisciplinary teams to analyse industrial activities, identify ergonomic and organisational risks, and develop solutions that improve workplace well-being, operational performance, and system reliability.

Responsibilities

• Ergonomics & Human Factors Assessment: Conduct ergonomic assessments and Human Factors diagnostics within industrial environments, identifying opportunities to improve working conditions and operational efficiency.

• Work Activity & Process Analysis: Analyse workstations, operational activities, processes, tools, and organisational practices to understand user needs and identify potential areas for improvement.

• Requirements & Functional Specifications: Formalise ergonomic and user requirements and define functional specifications to ensure that human factors are considered throughout the design process.

• Risk Analysis & Continuous Improvement: Identify Human Factors risks and root causes of incidents, accidents, human errors, and quality issues. Develop and propose appropriate action plans.

• Workshops & User Testing: Facilitate creativity workshops and conduct user tests on industrial systems, equipment, and tools to assess usability and support the development of effective solutions.

• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with engineers, UX specialists, quality teams, safety professionals, and other stakeholders to integrate human factors into technical and organisational systems.

• Training & Awareness: Deliver training and promote awareness of Human Factors Engineering, highlighting the value of human-centred approaches in industrial environments.

Requirements

Experience

• Previous professional experience in an industrial environment, with direct exposure to manufacturing facilities or factory operations.

• Experience or knowledge in ergonomics, Human Factors Engineering, work activity analysis, or organisational systems.

Education

• Master's degree in Human Factors Engineering, Psychology, Ergonomics, or a related discipline.

• Relevant backgrounds may include industrial or systems engineering, cognitive neuroscience, perception, or industrial and organisational psychology.

Languages

• Fluency in both written and spoken English and German is essential.

• French language skills are an advantage.

Competencies

• Strong consulting and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

• Proactive, autonomous, and able to develop and communicate improvement proposals.

• A strong understanding of the contribution of human factors to workplace well-being, safety, and industrial performance.

What we offer

• Permanent, full-time contract.

• Competitive salary, depending on experience.

• Remote working possibilities.

• Opportunity to contribute to international aerospace manufacturing projects.

Location: Germany