Traveling Sr. Ergonomist
About The Position
Apex is seeking an experienced Senior Ergonomist with industrial and applied ergonomics experience to support key clients nationwide. This part-time, traveling role (up to 50%) involves routine ergonomic support and delivering quality work in a timely manner. The ideal candidate excels in practical, field-based ergonomics and enjoys collaborating with operations, safety, engineering, facilities, labor, leadership, and other stakeholders. The Senior Ergonomist leads comprehensive ergonomic services, including assessments, solution design, and implementation, partnering with clients to identify risk factors, develop interventions, and drive projects to completion. While primarily focused on industrial manufacturing and warehouse environments, the role also supports diverse clients across multiple industries, aiming to reduce musculoskeletal injury risk, optimize operational performance, and advance workforce health and safety.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Ergonomics, Human Factors, Industrial Engineering, Occupational Health, or a related field.
- 10+ years of professional ergonomics experience, with an emphasis on industrial settings.
- Demonstrated expertise in: Manual material handling analysis, Task and job hazard analysis, Ergonomic assessment tools (e.g., REBA, RULA, NIOSH Lifting Equation, Strain Index).
- Proven ability to for project management resulting in implementation of solutions that objectively improve injury risk or process efficiency.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to understand and influence front-line workers through senior leadership.
- Willingness and ability to travel regularly (with per diem expenses covered for assignments) for a few days up to multi-week stays in various locations across the US.
- Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Nice To Haves
- Professional certification (e.g., CPE, CIE, CSP, CIH, PT, OT).
- 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.
- Develop practical, cost-effective ergonomic solutions, including engineering controls, administrative controls, and tool/equipment recommendations.
- Collaborate with EHS, Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance teams to implement ergonomic improvements.
- Apply 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.
Benefits
- Company-subsidized medical and dental.
- Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability.
- 401k match, tuition assistance, and more.
- Cross-training and the ability to work on a variety of projects.
- Performance-based bonuses or other incentives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Senior
