Human Factors Manager

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Our client in the non-profit sector is hiring a Human Factors Manager!

Are you driven to design with purpose? This is your opportunity to join a mission-focused organization where your work directly improves the lives of individuals facing physical challenges. In this role, you’ll shape how products and packaging are developed for people with limited mobility—bringing dignity, ease, and independence to daily tasks. If you're passionate about accessibility and want to make a lasting impact through innovative design, we want to hear from you.

Job Title: Human Factors Manager

Location: Atlanta, GA (Hybrid – in office as needed)

Position Type: Direct Hire

Salary Range: $105,000 – $140,000

About the Role

We are seeking a Human Factors Manager to lead human factors research, testing, and product development initiatives with a strong focus on packaging solutions for limited mobility users. This role will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure products are safe, accessible, and user-friendly, while meeting regulatory and design standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct human factors research and usability testing for packaging and product design.
• Partner with product development teams to integrate human factors principles throughout the design lifecycle.
• Apply expertise in occupational biomechanics, cognitive engineering, and work physiology to improve product usability.
• Ensure packaging design addresses accessibility needs, particularly for limited mobility and arthritis-affected users.
• Provide actionable insights and recommendations to guide design decisions and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Factors Engineering, Engineering Psychology, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in packaging, product development, or human factors engineering.
• Demonstrated experience in human factors research and testing.
• Background in product design, occupational biomechanics, cognitive engineering, and/or work physiology.
• Strong understanding of packaging for limited mobility users.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree or certification in Human Factors, Industrial Design, or Accessibility Design.
• Experience working in regulated industries (pharmaceuticals, medical devices, consumer goods).
• Familiarity with arthritis-specific accessibility needs through research or direct involvement.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level Director

Employment type

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

Job function

• Job function Design
• Industries
  
  IT Services and IT Consulting

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