Human factors engineer integrated cbrn & protection systems

Scope of the Function:

Responsible for applying user-centered design and human factors engineering principles to the development of integrated protective systems. The role focuses on how products work together as a complete mission system rather than as individual products, improving usability, fit, burden, training simplicity, task effectiveness and operational performance.

The role requires a passionate advocate for user-centered design and operational effectiveness who thinks in integrated solutions rather than standalone product optimization. Focusing relentlessly on simplicity, intuitive operation and reduced training burden whilst balancing innovation, engineering constraints, certification and program delivery to realize high value product solutions.

General Accountability/ Responsibility:

• Lead human factors activities across new product development programs including respirators, PAPR, SCBA, suit and ensemble garments, gloves, boots and integrated soldier/first responder systems.
• Define user needs, operational use cases, mission tasks and human performance requirements through direct engagement with customers, end users and internal customer stakeholders.
• Drive system-level design decisions ensuring interfaces between respiratory protection, garments and ancillary equipment are intuitive, efficient and robust.
• Plan and conduct usability evaluations, wearer trials, task analyses, cognitive walkthroughs and ergonomic assessments.
• Identify opportunities to simplify user interaction, reduce training burden, minimize error potential and improve operational effectiveness.
• Develop human factors requirements, verification strategies and evidence packages to support product approvals and customer acceptance.
• Collaborate with engineering, industrial design and program teams to embed human-centered design throughout the development lifecycle.
• Provide leadership in anthropometrics, sizing, fit, burden assessment, mobility and integration trade studies.
• Support customer demonstrations, field evaluations and concept development workshops.
• Support product testing and feed learning into a Continuous Improvement approach to product realization.

Requirements

Education:

Degree in:

• Human Factors
• Ergonomics
• Product Design
• or related discipline.

Experience

Essential:

• Experience applying human factors principles to complex user-centric products or systems.
• Experience conducting user research, task analysis, usability testing and design validation.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering and integration challenges across multiple interacting subsystems.
• Ability to translate operational feedback into actionable engineering requirements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Desirable:

• Prior defense, military, first responder, law-enforcement, aerospace or other mission-critical product experience.
• Experience with respiratory protection, PPE, wearable systems, soldier systems, vehicle crew equipment or life-support equipment.

About Avon Technologies:

We design and produce life-critical personal protection solutions for the world’s militaries and first responders. With a portfolio that includes Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (“CBRN”), protection. We do this through our two brands, Avon Technologies and Team Wendy. Our mission is to provide unparalleled protection for those who protect us, giving them the confidence to tackle challenging situations and helping them get home safe. At Avon Protection, we recognize that our success relies on the collective efforts of our talented team. As an organization, we welcome individuals who embody our #FIERCE company values - fearlessness, integrity, excellence, resilience, collaboration, and the ability to execute.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following:

• Flexible Schedule
• Generous paid time off
• Competitive Compensation Package
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Bonus Plan
• US Employee Stock Purchase Plan / UK Share Incentive Plan
• 401k Matching / UK Pension
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Mentorship Program
• Supplemental plans
• US Company-paid life and AD&D / UK Death in Service
• Medical/Dental/Vision

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all inclusive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserved the right to modify, add or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary.

Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.

U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain "non-U.S. persons" (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., refugees, "Temporary Residents" (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions), or persons granted asylum (but excluding persons in nonimmigrant status such as H-1B, L-1, F-1, etc.) or non-U.S. citizens.

To comply with these laws, and in conjunction with the review of candidates for those positions within Avon that may present access to export controlled technical data, Avon must assess employees' U.S. person status, as well as citizenship(s).

The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at Avon's sole election.

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without a sponsorship for employment visa status (e.e. H1B status).

The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Cadillac, Michigan is $70,000 - $90,000 annually.

The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, type and years of experience within the industry, education, etc.

EOE, Including Vet/Disability