Human Factors Engineer

This position follows a hybrid work model, with onsite presence required based on project needs, collaboration requirements, and team priorities

Are you driven to transform complex clinical environments into safer, smarter, and more humancentered systems? Join our collaborative Human Factors & Innovation team at Corewell Health - the largest healthcare system in Michigan and a recognized leader in groundbreaking innovation - where you'll dive into meaningful, projectbased improvement work that spans our entire organization. As a Human Factors Engineer, you'll partner closely with clinical and quality teams to uncover barriers, analyze work systems, design usercentered solutions, and elevate processes that impact caregivers and patients every day. From handson observation and usability testing to shaping systemwide change initiatives, this role blends deep analytical rigor with creativity, empathy, and crossfunctional influence-making you a key contributor to highimpact projects that strengthen safety, efficiency, and the overall care experience.

If you're passionate about applying humancentered design to realworld challenges and want to make a measurable impact on patient safety and system performance, we encourage you to apply and join us in driving meaningful change.

Provides in-depth analysis and measurement of work systems to initiate, develop and recommend business and clinical practices and procedures that focus on enhanced safety, increased productivity and reduced cost. May act as an internal consultant to catalyze the various regional and corporate safety, quality and experience improvement efforts. Designs and tests novel, innovative solutions and lead key initiatives that are adherent to human factors best practices. May specialize in one or more of the following areas: benchmarking, human-centered system analysis and reengineering, participatory design and change management, and/or analysis of the reliability of process-driven systems requirements. Is recognized as an expert in human factors and reliability engineering within the organization. Has specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in own discipline or function. Interprets internal or external business issues and recommends solutions/best practices. Solves complex problems; takes a broad perspective to identify solutions. May lead functional teams or projects. Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations.

Lead HumanCentered Systems Projects

• Conduct proactive system analysis and usability testing
• Develop study protocols and lead both qualitative and quantitative data collection
• Analyze data and prepare technical reports and recommendations

Advance HumanCentered Design & Safety Science Principles

• Champion and apply humancentered design, human factors, resilience engineering, just culture, and SafetyII concepts in daily work
• Promote systemslevel approaches to safety and continuous learning

Coach and Educate Stakeholders

• Train clinicians, leaders, and other stakeholders on human factors tools and methods
• Provide coaching on data interpretation, design principles, and measurement
• Support teams in applying qualitative and quantitative data to decisionmaking

Drive Participatory Design & Organizational Change

• Lead humancentered participatory design activities to support change management
• Assess human systems and collaborate with teams to understand impacts of interventions
• Creatively engage employees to reduce resistance and strengthen commitment to change
• Develop design strategies that support sustainable organizational change

Support Research & Program Dissemination

• Contribute to internal and external dissemination efforts
• Participate in peerreviewed publications, conference presentations, and research activities related to patient safety, quality, and human factors

Required

• Master's Degree in Human factors engineering, human systems engineering, cognitive systems engineering, human/computer interaction, engineering psychology, sociotechnical systems engineering or related field
• 5 years of relevant experience in quality, safety and/or process improvement, project management, and/or research in related field
• CRT-At least one Certification from preferred list - CPE (Certified Professional Ergonomist and/or Human Factors Practitioner) within two years after hire

Preferred

• Doctorate in human factors engineering, human systems engineering, cognitive systems engineering, human/computer interaction, engineering psychology, sociotechnical systems engineering, or related field
• 2 years of experience driving independent research and/or improvement initiatives
• CRT-At least one Certification from preferred list - AEP (Associate Ergonomics Professional) upon hire

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.

• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv

• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!

• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance

• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.