Trainer, Training Consultant

Job Title:

E-Learning Technical / Manufacturing Instructional Systems Designer

Location:

Hybrid (3 days / week onsite) Tech Center / or remote (within USA)

Travel:
Infrequent travel to MI. assembly plants

The Instructional Systems Designer (ISD) is responsible for the design, development, and delivery of end-user training materials across a variety of formats. This role supports technical, business, and soft skills training, with a strong emphasis on automotive and manufacturing environments.

The ISD will collaborate with program managers and subject matter experts (SMEs) to create engaging, effective training solutions that support new system implementations and process improvements.

• Design and develop training using ADDIE and SAM methodologies.
• Create instructor and participant guides, technical manuals, and visual aids.
• Partner with Learning Program Managers to develop training plans and materials.
• Work closely with SMEs to gather, validate, and coach on technical content.
• Support training setup, testing, and delivery in technical environments.
• Analyze training needs and align with business objectives.
• Develop assessments and evaluations to measure training effectiveness.
• Continuously improve courseware based on feedback and performance data.

• Assist with promotional materials and communication plans.
• Perform other job-related tasks as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design with an emphasis on Instructional Design Technology.
• Expertise in training development for various delivery methodologies: instructor led training, web-based training, job aids, virtual classroom training, and blended learning.
• Exceptional communication skills working across global audiences and with all levels of Articulate, Captivate, Camtasia, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Suite (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Demonstrated experience designing and delivering training for manufacturing, industrial, automotive, or technical operations, equipment, and manufacturing processes in training, including manufacturing engineering, quality, maintenance, IT.
• Ability to challenge assumptions and ensure technical accuracy even when working with highly specialized SAM models.
• Ability to speak to specific examples of manufacturing or technical training they have designed, including the audiences supported and the operational context.

• Master's Degree in Instructional Design / Technology, or closely related field of study.
• Five years of experience in course development, curriculum design, training, or e-learning, preferably in technical education.
• Experience in the automotive industry or a strong understanding of automotive manufacturing processes.
• Experience creating sound training materials and communications plans using graphic art software, Adobe Creative Suite, Camtasia.
• Knowledge of Kirkpatrick, Learning Transfer Evaluation Model (LTEM).