Mid-Level Human Factors Design Specialist

Spirit AeroSystems • Wichita, KS

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About The Position

This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting Spirit’s Commercial Business Units (“Spirit Commercial”). Spirit Commercial designs and builds commercial aerostructures, including for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, one of Boeing’s three business units and the premier manufacturer of commercial jetliners for decades. Spirit Commercial’s core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components, with a focus on innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions.

The Boeing Company’s Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Team is seeking a skilled professional with expertise in human factors to develop, implement, and monitor occupational health and safety programs focused on ergonomic and human-centered workplace design. The ideal candidate will evaluate workplace conditions, provide training, and ensure compliance with emerging regulations to enhance employee well-being, safety, and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Degree in Ergonomics, Human Factors, Occupational Health, Safety, or related field.
• Proven experience in developing and managing occupational health and safety programs, specifically ergonomics and human factors.
• Strong knowledge of ergonomic and human factors standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Excellent training and communication skills.
• Ability to analyze complex data and develop actionable corrective plans.
• Experience conducting audits and inspections in a workplace setting.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in ergonomics, human factors, or occupational health and safety (e.g., CPE, CSP).
• Familiarity with emerging ergonomic and human factors technologies and tools.
• Strong problem-solving and project management abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Experience working with union partnerships

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously monitor occupational health and safety programs with a focus on ergonomics and human factors principles.
• Perform ergonomic assessments in the workplace to identify risk factors and propose effective mitigations and solutions tailored to employee needs and manufacturing requirements.
• Plan and conduct health and safety audits, emphasizing ergonomic risk assessments, human factors analysis, and mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate ergonomic and human factors principles into workplace design, processes, and equipment to optimize safety, comfort, and performance.

Benefits

• We strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• We also provide eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
• The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level