Ergonomist

GE Appliances•Louisville, KY

79d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ergonomist is a role within GE Appliances Lean Management Office that will work with an Advanced Industrial Engineer (AIE) or independently. The role focuses on conducting and documenting ergonomics assessments for new product introductions (NPIs) and office environments using approved tools and simulation software. It involves cross-functional collaboration to resolve ergonomic issues, deliver training, and maintain communication with stakeholders through regular updates and meetings. Additionally, the position supports broader business initiatives and legacy issue resolution while ensuring compliance with training and development standards.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Ergonomics, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Industrial Engineering, Biomedical/Biomechanical Engineering, or equivalent manufacturing experience
2+ years working in the industrial ergonomics field

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in Ergonomics, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Industrial Engineering, Biomedical/Biomechanical Engineering, or similar
Proficient with Microsoft Office suite of tools,
Proficient with written and verbal communication skills in English
Some travel required for technical training, attending prototype builds and equipment/tool buy-offs.
Good interpersonal skills, maintain an objective, positive, and professional demeanor to foster a collaborative working atmosphere.
Ability to self-initiate work effectively and maintain multiple priorities simultaneously

Responsibilities

Conduct and record objective ergonomics assessments using GE Appliances approved ergonomics assessment tools and human simulation software.
Participate in and/or lead collaboration events with engineering, lean, EHS, quality, and other teams to develop and implement ergonomically acceptable solutions.
Deliver and present completed Ergonomics Risk Assessment checklist items for NPIs.
Maintain an accurate status tracking document for ergonomic issues found throughout the life of the product launch.
Attend prototype builds, brainstorming sessions, and/or equipment run-offs and communicate ergo concerns/issues found.
Support factory ergo resources by providing digital human modeling simulation assessments, as necessary.
Participate in discussions with cross functional team and business leadership to fix legacy ergo issues at site.
Support and/or lead internal and external outreach activities.
Support business-wide initiatives as directed by Ergonomics Program Manager.
Conduct office ergonomic assessments and recommend appropriate furniture and equipment to minimize ergo risk
Record and track open office ergo assessment requests
Participate in bi-weekly project update meetings with stakeholders such as Site Lean Leader, Site EHS Leader, Site Ergonomics Technician and Ergonomics Manager.
Attend all ergo team meetings and one on one meetings with Senior Manager, Ergonomics.
At minimum, provide monthly updates of ergo metrics related to the NPI.
Communicate ergo issue updates to cross functional teams as needed to ensure quick resolution.
At minimum, participate in quarterly ergonomics update with plant leadership regarding ergonomics dashboards.
Attend quarterly ergo gemba walks at factory with stakeholders such as the Ergo Program Manager, Ergonomist Technician, Lean Leader, EHS Manager, and Plant Manager.
Fill out Quarterly Conversation template for accomplishments and goals for current quarter and future quarter.
Complete on-demand ergonomics training in DevelopU
Complete training for digital human modeling simulation software
Once proficient in training, complete a "train the trainer" to be qualified to deliver role-based ergonomics training to other functions including but not limited to: engineering, operations, team leaders.
Deliver training to functions on their role-based ergonomics introductory training, if needed
Complete the necessary administrative tasks related to training records, if needed
Remain current with annual and/or new training requirements