Ergonomist

About the Role

Apex Companies is seeking an experienced Junior-level Ergonomist with industrial and applied ergonomics experience to support a national aerospace manufacturer in Renton, Washington. This full-time, onsite position is initially slated for 6 months with a likely possibility of extension based on performance, project needs, and budget alignment. The role involves supporting the client’s EHS team, specifically the ergonomics group, in identifying, assessing, and mitigating ergonomic risks in manufacturing and office environments.

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.
• Coordinate with EHS, Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance teams to implement ergonomic improvements.
• Support the review and research of published design standards on workstation design, equipment selection, process changes, and job/task design.
• Support injury prevention efforts, including analysis of musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) trends, root cause investigations, and return-to-work accommodations.
• Prepare concise technical reports, risk assessments, and recommendations within the client’s reporting systems or as standalone reports.
• Stay current on ergonomics standards, best practices, and regulatory expectations relevant to industrial work.
• Maintain strong communications between the client and Apex leadership.
• Perform job/task analyses, including documentation of key risk factors, photos/diagrams (as allowed), and summary risk ratings for each task evaluated.
• Develop written recommendations for controls (engineering, administrative, and equipment/fit-up) with implementation priorities and expected risk reduction, with support from the client’s ergonomic team.
• Support design and refinement of tools, fixtures, and workstation layouts in collaboration with engineering, operations, and EHS.
• Assist with follow-up verification (e.g., post-implementation checks, simple exposure/risk scoring) to confirm effectiveness of implemented controls.
• Prepare concise ergonomic assessment reports and maintain an assessment log summarizing location, task, findings, and status of recommendations.
• Contribute to targeted training or coaching sessions (e.g., “how to use sit-stand desks,” “material handling best practices”) using client-provided materials.
• Participate in EHS meetings, incident reviews, and ergonomic case discussions as requested, providing ergonomic input for investigations and corrective actions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Ergonomics, Human Factors, Industrial Engineering, Occupational Health, or a related field.
• 3+ 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)
• Strong communication skills with the ability to understand and influence front-line workers through effective communication.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certification (e.g., AEP, CEAS, CPE).
• 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.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk industrial facilities, climb stairs/ladders, and observe physical work activities.
• Ability to lift light equipment (e.g., measurement tools, laptops).

Benefits

• Company-subsidized medical and dental.
• Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
• 401k match.
• Tuition assistance.
• Cross-training and the ability to work on a variety of projects.
• Performance-based bonuses or other incentives.

Pay

Annual compensation range: $90,000 – $115,000. Compensation is based on experience and education and will be reviewed and determined upon offer.

Schedule

• Full-time, onsite position in Renton, Washington.
• 5 days a week, 8-hour days (e.g., 9 AM – 5 PM), with some days covering shift rollover.
• Local travel only, most likely to a single site.

Job Location: Renton, Washington (Seattle/Puget Sound area).