Usability & Human Factors Specialist
Usability & Human Factors Specialist
We are seeking a Usability & Human Factors Specialist to join our dynamic & growing team. Our ideal candidate will have worked within the medical devices industry and conducted usability evaluations in accordance with BS EN 62366-1 & the FDA’s guidance for applying Human Factors and Usability Engineering to Medical Devices.
Being able to demonstrate an understanding of the product design process is essential, especially the understanding of risk management and how usability engineering and risk management interlink.
We are looking for a person who is both driven and passionate for the subject matter, an individual who can lead all aspects of usability engineering, but who can also demonstrate solid technical capabilities and apply mechanical/industrial design engineering skills to products as they are both being developed and as design changes are required.
The ideal candidate will be able to take responsibility for all aspects of usability engineering activities; scope & plan how usability engineering will be applied to a development, able to conduct independent research (conduct task analysis of both competitor and own proprietary products, generate a known problems analysis, develop and maintain both Use FMEA & risk analysis table for a development), generate the Use Specification, conduct interviews/focus groups/immersive environment studies, evaluate & transpose findings into user requirements, plan both formative & summative evaluations and take responsibility for assessing data from post market surveillance activities as appropriate for the development at hand.
The ideal candidate will be qualified at MSc/PhD level within an appropriate engineering subject matter, able to communicate well with colleagues and have excellent interpersonal skills, be able to listen to user accounts and capture findings appropriate to the development, be self-motivated, plans activities based on development requirements, and is able to work to, and communicate progress to deadlines.
A good understanding of SolidWorks CAD is desired in addition to the Microsoft Office applications, Adobe XD &/or Figma.
Remuneration
We offer a competitive salary, bonus scheme based on KPI’s, private pension scheme & medical insurance.
We operate Monday – Friday, a total of 38 hours per week, we offer flexibility on start and finish times, consolidation of hours and all employees can work from home 40% of their working week.
We provide 28 days holiday entitlement in addition to all UK bank holidays
All employees will be provided a high specification company laptop and appropriate software packages necessary for their specialism.
We are keen to support all employees with role specific knowledge and progression, we have budgets in place for all employees’ developments annually.
How to apply
Please provide a CV to info@medicaldesigngroup
Note: The successful candidate will be based in our Cardiff office, will need own transportation, hold the right to work in the UK & hold a valid passport.
MSc Major Project & Placement
4-weeks with opportunity to combine with Major Project
During the 4-week placement you will be included into the day-to-day operations of a busy design consultancy, getting that valuable exposure needed to stand out as a graduate engineer. We are eager to support MSc students who would like to extend their placement and focus their Major Project on a live Medical Device or Life Science brief.
The ideal candidate will have a degree within a design engineering discipline and be studying a MSc additionally within an engineering discipline. To apply for this opportunity please email a C.V, Cover Letter and current portfolio to info@medical-design-group.com.
Note: The successful candidate will be based in our Cardiff office 60% of their working week, will need own transportation, hold the right to work in the UK & hold a valid passport.
MSc Product Design Placement
4-Weeks consultancy exposure & opportunity to combine with Major Project
Year-long internship available in 2025
Flexible start date to accommodate academic studies
Sandwich year/Internship in 2025
We are please to be able to announce that in 2025 we will be offering a range of internships to support future design engineers. We are looking for a person who’s dream it is to have a career in design engineering within the Medical Device Industry.
Sandwich year placement – Product Design Engineer
A full year (paid) internship, supporting all engineering aspects where you will get valuable exposure across the breadth of the Medical Device Industry. The ideal candidate will have completed their 2nd year degree within a design engineering discipline. To apply for this opportunity please email a C.V, Cover Letter and current portfolio to info@medical-design-group.com.
Note: The successful candidate will be based in our Cardiff office, will need own transportation, hold the right to work in the UK & hold a valid passport.
Get in touch
Don’t hesitate to reach out, we look forward to understanding your project requirements and seeing how we can help!
Medical Design Group Ltd
Unit 3, Castleton Court, Fortran Road, St Mellons, Cardiff, CF30LT
info@medical-design-group.com
+44 (0) 29 22 809 911
Company Number: 14452119
VAT Number: GB441147913
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