Drive your curriculum development / instructional design career forward with a leading automotive company!
Are you skilled in crafting effective learning experiences? Do you have a solid understanding of learning methodologies and a passion for innovation? Join our team to develop cutting-edge e-learning, virtual, and in-person training for automotive technicians.
Would you like to work with a creative team that pushes the "norms" of technical training?
If you said YES!, keep reading to learn what's in it for you when you make the change to be part of our training development team.
Manpower Engineering is seeking Technical Training Authors / Instructional Designers to support a major global automotive manufacturer. This hybrid role is based in Auburn Hills, MI, and candidates must live in or be willing to relocate to the area.
About the Role
Hybrid schedule: Typically, 1 day/week onsite. Certain projects may require consecutive days or weeks onsite at the training center.
Hours: Monday-Friday , 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Type: Long-term, ongoing contract with potential future perm consideration
Why You'll Love This Opportunity
Work with a world-class automotive manufacturer on impactful, technician-focused training
Paid time off, including holidays, vacation, and personal days
Zero-cost college education-complete a bachelor's or master's degree through Strayer University
Inclusive, diverse culture and a collaborative, supportive team environment
What You'll Do
Develop automotive technical training curriculum: instructor-led, eLearning, microlearning, job aids, and quick reference guides
Create storyboards, scripts, and multimedia-ready content
Design engaging course components using graphics, audio, and video
Convert complex technical material into clear, compelling learning experiences
Evaluate training effectiveness and apply improvements
Stay current with evolving industry trends, learning tech, and best practices
What You Need to Bring
Portfolio samples (eLearning demo, storyboard, ILT materials, etc.)
2-year associate degree in Instructional Design, Curriculum Development, Automotive Technology, or a related field
Understanding of automotive components and systems
Experience with Articulate 360 and Adobe Creative Suite (preferred)
Ability to write instructional text, scripts, and multimedia-ready content
Ability to work within an LMS (Cornerstone experience a plus)
Knowledge of adult learning principles
Strong project management, communication, and problem-solving skills
Team-oriented mindset
Ability to travel periodically (approx. 2-3 weeks/year, some will not travel at all)
Alternate titles:
Instructional Designer (Automotive), Technical Training Developer, Learning Experience Designer, eLearning Developer, Curriculum Developer, Training Content Author, Automotive Training Specialist, Technical Writer - Service/Diagnostics, Training & Development Specialist (Automotive).
If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!
About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells
ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands - Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells - creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.
ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
