Technical Instructional Design Specialist

The Technical Instructional Design Specialist is responsible for the design development implementation and continuous improvement of learning programs that support employee development operational excellence compliance and workforce capability building. This role serves as the primary architect of technical and non-technical curricula qualification frameworks job-specific learning pathways and Learning Management System (LMS) content.

Working closely with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) Engineering Operations Quality Safety Human Resources and Leadership the Technical Instructional Design Specialist transforms complex technical information manufacturing processes work instructions policies and business requirements into engaging effective learning experiences. The ideal candidate has expertise in instructional design adult learning principles curriculum development learning technologies and training program management with the ability to develop both instructor-led and digital learning solutions.

Curriculum Design & Development

• Lead the end-to-end design development implementation and continuous improvement of technical operational compliance quality safety leadership and professional development training programs.
• Design scalable learning solutions that support employee onboarding upskilling and cross-training.
• Partner with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) Engineering Operations Quality Safety Human Resources and Leadership to identify training requirements and define learning objectives.
• Conduct job task analyses training needs assessments and competency evaluations to identify skill gaps and training opportunities.
• Translate complex technical information engineering specifications manufacturing processes work instructions policies procedures and business requirements into learner-centered training content.
• Design and develop training materials utilizing adult learning principles and instructional design best practices.

Develop and maintain learning content including:

• Instructor-Led Training (ILT)
• Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT)
• eLearning Modules
• Interactive Digital Learning Content
• Job Aids
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Technical Work Instructions
• Facilitator Guides
• Participant Guides and Workbooks
• Knowledge Assessments and Testing Materials
• On-the-Job Training (OJT) Materials
• Train-the-Trainer Programs

• Bachelors degree in Instructional Design Education Organizational Development Human Resources Business Engineering Technical Communications or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in instructional design curriculum development learning and development technical training or workforce development.
• Demonstrated experience developing technical and non-technical learning programs within a manufacturing industrial aerospace engineering defense or similarly complex environment.
• Experience designing learning pathways qualification programs competency models and certification frameworks.
• Experience administering Learning Management Systems (LMS) and digital learning platforms.
• Strong knowledge of instructional design principles curriculum development methodologies and adult learning theory.
• Excellent written communication technical writing facilitation presentation and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong project management organizational and collaboration skills.

• Certification in Instructional Design Learning & Development or Adult Learning (ATD CPTD Kirkpatrick or similar).
• Experience with eLearning authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline Rise Captivate Camtasia or similar platforms.
• Experience developing competency frameworks career progression programs and workforce development strategies.
• Experience within aerospace defense advanced manufacturing or highly regulated industries.
• Knowledge of quality systems compliance training and regulatory requirements.
• Experience supporting change management and organizational transformation initiatives.

Salary Range: $103000.00 - $115000.00