Senior Ergonomist, Worldwide Ergonomics and Safety Experience

Are you a passionate leader with the desire to disrupt current health and safety practices and driven to reduce the risks associated with musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) through a practical business focused approach We are expanding our team and looking for talented Senior Ergonomists to support our North American this role you will provide technical ergonomics expertise by applying scientific techniques standardized assessments and problem-solving skills to drive innovative solutions that reduce MSD risk factors and optimize performance. You will work collaboratively with partners in Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) Operations and Engineering to develop interventions that are fit for purpose and effective. This includes working closely with other ergonomists who work in the field and who are integrated with our industrial design and engineering teams. This role requires innovation willingness to think outside of the traditional paradigm and exceling at devising practical solutions to prevent MSDs. This role requires travel up to 40% of time.

Key job responsibilities
As Sr. Ergonomist you will manage MSD risk in the NA Customer Fulfillment and Transportation organization. Delivering standard and unique changes to the current operations network targeting MSD risk while driving risk reduction through network changes.
Use a variety of ergonomic tools and methods to assess and quantify risk both pre and post intervention
Use data analysis and assessment to provide design driven practical recommendations and actions
Initiate formulate and develop multi-disciplinary/multi-stakeholder projects that reduce musculoskeletal disorder risk factors and enhance human performance
Execute a systems approach that considers the broader context of the human in the environment
Research and collect background and historical multi-source information specific to topical areas using both internal data sources as well as with being actively aware of external trends
Use data to facilitate and drive business decisions.
Identify key trends through deep dive analysis and establish testable project hypotheses
Develop or implement research investigation or analysis protocols.
Work across multiple teams such as operations technology designers and engineers to analyze and evaluate data conduct evaluations and generate concepts design specifications and usability goals
Document analyses recommendations and results in white papers
Stay current on trends in technology industry and legislation that could necessitate adjustments or provide improvement to our ergonomic programs and initiatives.


A day in the life
Identify communicate and mitigate risk factors through partnership and innovative design changes to physical systems and processes within the existing fulfillment and transportation networks. You will foster collaboration and communication among team members BU leaders stakeholders and deployment partners to ensure alignment and transparency throughout project lifecycles. Continuously improve human centric processes for optimized performance and associate experience based on lessons learned and feedback from network partners. You will work with experts across the ergonomics domain to cultivate a culture of innovation adaptability and accountability within the team to tackle challenges and seize opportunities effectively. Uphold ethical standards safety protocols and regulatory compliance in all project activities prioritizing the well-being of our associates.

About the team
North American Ergonomics Engineering team is the tip of the spear for MSD risk factor management within Amazons current operational facilities. As Part of the Global Ergonomics Team the North American Ergonomics Engineering Team advocates for and innovates on behalf of our associates. We do this by collecting data from real-world scenarios conducting science-based musculoskeletal risk assessments providing practical advice and developing interventions to optimize the work environment for human capability and safe system performance. We are responsible for supporting MSD risk reduction in existing sites across Core Fulfillment Specialty Fulfillment and Transportation.

- 5 years of program or project management experience
- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
- Experience owning program strategy end to end delivery and communicating results to senior leadership
- Bachelors degree
- Experience with data and analysis tools including Microsoft Excel and SQL
- Bachelors degree in Ergonomics Human Factors Kinesiology Biomechanics Industrial Engineering or related technical field
- 5 years of professional experience conducting ergonomic assessments in industrial manufacturing or warehouse environments
- Ability to achieve Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE) or Chartered Ergonomist designation
- Demonstrated expertise applying ergonomic assessment methodologies
- Strong understanding of biomechanical principles occupational physiology and human capabilities/limitations
- Experience translating ergonomic assessment findings into engineering specifications and design requirements
- Excellent technical writing skills with ability to create assessment reports white papers and technical documentation

- Masters degree
- Experience using one or more of the following technologies (e.g. AutoCAD Rhino Revit SolidWorks CREO SketchUp KeyShot etc.) to deliver high quality models and designs
- Experience in complex work environments including (but not limited to robotics automation diagnostic and test equipment)
- Experience using lean process improvement six sigma methodologies or related performance metrics/process improvements to increase efficiency within processes forecasting planning optimization or logistics
- Masters degree in Ergonomics Biomechanics Human Factors or related field with emphasis on physical ergonomics or occupational biomechanics
- 10 years of industrial ergonomics experience with focus on prevention through design or design for safety programs
- Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE) or Chartered Ergonomist designation
- Advanced proficiency with digital human modeling software (3DSSPP Siemens Process Simulate Human Santos Jack)
- Knowledge of direct measurement methodologies including motion capture electromyography (EMG) and force measurement systems
- Programming or scripting experience (Python Matlab) for biomechanical modeling and data analysis
- Peer-reviewed publications in ergonomics biomechanics or human factors journals
- Knowledge of predetermined motion time systems (MTM MOST MODAPTS) and work measurement techniques

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical dental vision prescription Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line Flexible Spending Accounts Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage) 401(k) matching paid time off and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at TN Nashville - 104100.00 - 155400.00 USD annually
USA WA Bellevue - 115600.00 - 160000.00 USD annually