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Human Factors Engineer

GSK Ware, Hertfordshire Hybrid mid full-time

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Description

Join GSK as a Human Factors Engineer and help design easy-to-use and safe healthcare solutions.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams to understand user needs and bring these insights into the design process.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead human-centred design activities throughout all stages of device development to ensure products meet user needs.
  • Plan and execute user studies to gather meaningful feedback.
  • Conduct user-related risk assessments and integrate findings into design decisions to improve safety and usability.
  • Work closely with engineers, regulatory, clinical, and quality teams to solve design and regulatory challenges.
  • Manage relationships and communications with external vendors and internal stakeholders to support project goals.
  • Contribute to regulatory documentation by preparing clear, accurate sections related to human factors and usability.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Human Factors, or a related field.
  • Proven experience applying human factors engineering principles in medical device or combination product development.
  • Understanding of human factors regulatory guidelines such as IEC 62366 and FDA usability requirements.
  • Experience planning and conducting human factors studies.
  • Strong communication skills to work effectively within cross-functional teams and with external partners.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with global regulatory submissions and authoring sections of human factors files.
  • Ability to analyse user data and translate insights into clear design improvements.
  • Familiarity with design for manufacture principles.
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
  • Evidence of being a proactive team player who adapts well to changing priorities.
  • High attention to detail and commitment to quality.

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Skills

Required

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Human Factors
  • IEC 62366
  • FDA usability requirements
  • human factors engineering principles

Nice to have

  • global regulatory submissions
  • design for manufacture principles
  • organisational skills
  • proactive team player
  • high attention to detail

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