Ergonomist

Apex Companies•Renton, WA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Apex Companies is seeking an experienced Junior-level Ergonomist with industrial and applied ergonomics experience to support a national aerospace manufacturer client at their Renton, Washington facility. This is a full-time, onsite contract role for an initial period of 6 months, with a likely possibility of extension. The Junior Ergonomist will work under the direction of the client’s ergonomics and safety staff, supporting the EHS team by identifying, assessing, and mitigating ergonomic risks in manufacturing and office environments. The role is crucial for reducing musculoskeletal injury risk, optimizing operational performance, and advancing overall workforce health and safety. The position involves 5 days a week, 8-hour days, with some days covering shift roll over (9am – 5pm).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Ergonomics, Human Factors, Industrial Engineering, Occupational Health, or a related field.
3+ years of professional ergonomics experience, with an emphasis on industrial settings.
Conduct observational ergonomic assessments for production and office workstations using Client-approved tools and methodologies.
Perform job/task analyses, including documentation of key risk factors, photos/diagrams as allowed, and summary risk ratings for each task evaluated.
With the support of the client’s ergonomic team-develop written recommendations for controls (engineering, administrative, and equipment/fit-up) with implementation priorities and expected risk reduction.
Support design and refinement of tools, fixtures, and workstation layouts in collaboration with engineering, operations, and EHS.
Assist with follow-up verification (e.g., post-implementation checks, simple exposure/risk scoring) to confirm effectiveness of implemented controls.
Prepare concise ergonomic assessment reports and maintain an assessment log summarizing location, task, findings, and status of recommendations.
Contribute to targeted training or coaching sessions (e.g., “how to use sit-stand desks,” “material handling best practices”) using client-provided materials.
Participate in EHS meetings, incident reviews, and ergonomic case discussions as requested, providing ergonomic input for investigations and corrective action.
Demonstrated expertise in: Manual material handling analysis, Task and job hazard analysis, Ergonomic assessment tools (e.g., REBA, RULA, NIOSH Lifting Equation, Strain Index).
Strong communication skills with the ability to understand and influence front-line workers through effective communication.
Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Nice To Haves

Professional certification (e.g., AEP, CEAS, CPE)
Experience working within EHS or injury prevention programs.
Familiarity with manufacturing processes, automation, heavy equipment, and material handling systems.
Experience supporting multi-site or enterprise-level ergonomics programs.

Responsibilities

Conduct on-site ergonomic assessments in industrial environments (e.g., manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, logistics, construction, utilities).
Identify, evaluate, and prioritize ergonomic risk factors related to manual material handling, repetitive tasks, awkward postures, vibration, and forceful exertions.
Help coordinate with EHS, Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance teams to implement ergonomic improvements.
Support the review and research of published design standards on workstation design, equipment selection, process changes, and job/task design.
Support injury prevention efforts, including analysis of MSD trends, root cause investigations, and return-to-work accommodations.
Prepare concise technical reports, risk assessments, and recommendations either within our clients’ various reporting systems or as a standalone report.
Stay current on ergonomics standards, best practices, and regulatory expectations relevant to industrial work.
Support and maintain strong communications between our clients and our Apex leadership.