Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Role Overview: 

We are seeking a strategic and innovative Senior Human Factors Engineer to lead user-centered research in the automotive industry. This role requires a strong background in human factors, human-machine interface (HMI), and user experience (UX) research, including working with Institutional Review Boards (IRB). The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of driving new business opportunities through proposal development and client engagement. In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research and help expand our business footprint. 

What will you be doing? 

• Manage and conduct research projects, including the following tasks:
  • Prepares project technical proposals and budget estimates
  • Serves as the primary liaison with automotive OEM’s and industry partners to align research with real-world applications.
  • Coordinates with DRI’s internal IRB.
  • Manages the preparation of project paperwork, including participant instructions, training materials, ratings and questionnaires, run logs, participant schedules, and data reduction forms.
  • Develop test plans, including setting up testing procedures, collecting data, and analyzing results.
  • Executes research test plans, including driving simulator, over-the-road, and closed-course track testing research.
  • Write preliminary and final reports, including summarizing findings and making recommendations for future research.
  • Manage project timelines and deadlines, ensuring that all tasks are completed on time and within budget.
  • Support the dissemination of project findings through publications, presentations, and other communication channels.

• Contribute to developing the Human Factors team, including the following tasks:
  • Lead and provide guidance to junior Human Factors staff or interns
  • Identify areas requiring additional training, procedures, or processes to ensure the Human Factors team is able to meet the project objectives and goals. 
• Business development activities, including the following tasks:
  • Work with the Business Development team to identify and pursue new business opportunities, expand the customer base, and drive revenue growth.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with current and prospective customers.
  • Collaborate with industry partners on collaborative research opportunities.

What are we looking for? 

• Master's Degree (or higher) in Human Factors, Human-Machine Interaction, Psychology, Industrial Engineering, or similar field.
• Demonstrated experience with IRB submissions and human subject research
• Strong track record in proposal writing and securing project funding.
• Strong record demonstrating your ability to design behavioral studies using a variety of human participants and database research methods (e.g., survey, experimental, quasi-experimental, case study).
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience leading human factors research, preferably in the automotive or transportation industry, leading multiple scientific studies from start (i.e., design) to finish (i.e., communicating your results).
• Proficiency in statistics and the use of basic statistics software (e.g., SPSS, R, Matlab, Excel).
• Demonstrate exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively and efficiently.
• Be self-motivated and driven by a clear set of goals and objectives.
• Possess strong multitasking abilities, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Display an elevated level of professionalism, punctuality, articulation, and broad knowledge.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Standard business hours are Monday-Friday, from 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. With flexibility in the schedule of occasionally working early mornings, evenings, weekends, and overnight travel.

Why join us?

We are part of the FTSE-listed UK company AB Dynamics Group. As an innovative and dynamic company, we foster a supportive and collaborative work environment where employees are encouraged to grow and excel. Along with competitive salaries, we offer a range of benefits designed to promote your well-being and work-life balance.

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