Corporate Ergonomics Leader

Corporate Ergonomics Leader

GE Vernova | Fully remote (UK or New York State) | Full time

About the role

GE Vernova is looking for a Corporate Ergonomics Leader to set and deliver a global ergonomics strategy that makes our workplaces safer, healthier and more productive. You will work closely with EHS and business leaders and build a "Design for Safety and Ergonomics" approach into our operational and engineering systems.

This is a leadership role with real influence. You will reduce injury risk, improve employee wellbeing and shape workplace design across a wide range of GE Vernova environments. You will also build ergonomics capability across the business, including a team to deliver the improvements.

What you will do

  • Develop and implement a corporate-wide ergonomics strategy, including scalable processes, systems, tools and continuous improvement initiatives.

  • Partner with engineering, manufacturing, EHS and technology teams to establish and embed ergonomic design standards.

  • Lead ergonomic improvement projects that use automation, innovation, new technologies and lean manufacturing principles.

  • Chair the cross-business Ergonomics Council to promote best practice and support front-line solutions and learning.

  • Help teams use data and digital tools, and validated standards, to identify and assess ergonomic risk, including cumulative force, repetition and cycle times in complex manufacturing environments.

  • Use data analytics to prioritise risks, build business cases and direct investment in ergonomics solutions.

  • Provide technical expertise to cross-functional teams on ergonomic programmes, standards and best practice.

  • Work with the Occupational Health team and Chief Medical Officer to develop tools and training and to deliver musculoskeletal prevention programmes.

  • Design and deliver training that develops non-specialists into confident champions of injury prevention and wellbeing.

  • Benchmark external best practice and bring leading approaches into our standards and technology solutions.

  • Build a culture of prevention in which employees feel able to report early symptoms and contribute to hazard identification and solutions.

  • Create an ergonomic recognition programme that celebrates best practice and injury prevention.

  • Lead other EHS projects, including Safety Culture, Human and Organisational Performance (HOP), Industrial Hygiene and Life Saving Rules.

What you will bring (essential)

  • A degree in human kinetics, kinesiology, human factors, occupational health and safety, industrial engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.

  • Substantial, demonstrable experience leading ergonomics programmes at senior level in a complex industrial, manufacturing or engineering environment, ideally with a multinational footprint.

  • Experience designing and implementing ergonomic programmes across a complex global matrix.

  • A recognised professional qualification in ergonomics or human factors, such as Chartered Ergonomist or Human Factors Specialist (CIEHF), Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE), Certified Ergonomics Assessment Specialist (CEAS) or an equivalent.

  • Deep knowledge of anthropometry, biomechanics and human-machine interface design.

  • A track record of delivering high-impact ergonomic solutions that improve safety and efficiency.

  • Confident use of digital and AI ergonomic tools and modelling software.

  • Strong data analysis skills, and the ability to use them to make decisions.

  • Excellent written and spoken English, including technical writing.

  • Skill in facilitation, presentation and influencing, with the ability to engage audiences from front-line colleagues to senior leaders worldwide.

  • Working knowledge of EHS disciplines and standards.

Equal opportunities

GE Vernova is committed to an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified people, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic. If you need any adjustments to take part in our recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to help. Candidates must have the right to work in the country where they will be employed.