Location: Noida
Department: Human Resources / Quality & Operations
Reports To: HR Manager / dotted line reporting to Head of Quality (QMS)
Job Purpose
The Training & Development Lead is an individual contributor role responsible for designing, implementing, and governing an end-to-end learning framework using the ADDIE model. This role bridges general HR/organizational development and technical competency mapping, ensuring all training processes comply with ISO 9001:2015 (Clause 7.2 – Competence) standards.
This is a hands-on, individual contributor role requiring the ability to independently manage the complete T&D function, including planning, coordination, execution, documentation, and tracking. Please apply only if you are comfortable independently managing these responsibilities without a dedicated team.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
- End-to-End Training Management (ADDIE Model) – Analysis: Conduct organization-wide Training Needs Analysis (TNA) across general, HR, soft-skills, and technical product/process domains; Design & Development: Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to build structured training modules, SOPs, and On-the-Job Training (OJT) frameworks; Implementation: Schedule, coordinate, and facilitate both internal technical deep-dives and external certification programs; Evaluation: Measure training effectiveness post-30/60 days via performance data, manager sign-offs, and skill evaluations.
- QMS & ISO 9001 Governance – Maintain and update the organization’s Training SOP and centralized QMS documentation; Maintain auditor-ready records, including Skills Matrices, signed attendance logs, training plans, and effectiveness sign-offs; Lead internal and external audit readiness for Clause 7.2 (Competence, Training, and Awareness).
- Technical & Operational Competency Mapping – Partner with engineering, firmware, hardware, and assembly leads to map technical roles to required skill levels; Formalize peer review mechanisms, OJT sign-offs, and high-voltage/lab safety training logs.
- Metrics & Reporting – Track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): Training Completion Rate (>90%), Training Effectiveness Rate (>85%), and Skill Gap Reduction; Present quarterly training metrics and compliance reports to management during Management Review Meetings (MRM).
Qualifications & Key Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Experience: 4–7 years of experience in Learning & Development (L&D) or Training, ideally within engineering, electronics, automotive, or tech manufacturing startups.
- Quality Standards: Hands-on experience or strong working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 (Clause 7.2) compliance requirements.
- Framework Mastery: Demonstrated expertise using the ADDIE model for instructional design.
- Skills: Excellent communication, stakeholder management, record-keeping, and the ability to interface with technical engineering leads.