Instructional System Designer

Delta Star Inc.; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Star, the largest American‑owned medium power transformer manufacturer, seeks an Instructional Designer to craft training that improves safety, performance, and craftsmanship. If you turn complex information into clear, practical learning, this is the role for you.

Work with subject matter experts, leaders, and safety teams to design eLearning modules, job aids, instructor‑led training, and on‑the‑job learning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or related field (Master's preferred).
• 3+ years of instructional design experience, ideally in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Skilled in eLearning development tools and LMS platforms.
• Strong grasp of adult learning theory, instructional design models, and performance improvement strategies.
• Familiar with SCORM/xAPI standards and multimedia production.
• Professional certifications (ATD, Kirkpatrick) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with subject matter experts, leaders, and safety teams to design training.
• Develop eLearning modules, job aids, instructor-led training, and on-the-job learning.
• Measure effectiveness of training and translate into improved performance across the organization.
• Design training that meets real-world needs and engages diverse learners.

Skills

Instructional design

eLearning development

LMS platforms

Adult learning theory

SCORM/xAPI

Multimedia production

ATD/Kirkpatrick certs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

eLearning tools

LMS platforms

Job description

This is an exciting time to be joining Delta Star!

We are Delta Star! The largest, American-owned medium power transformer manufacturer in the United States and the premier manufacturer of mobile transformers and mobile power substations in North America.

We are an industry-leader that has harnessed the power of electricity to reliably connect you to an essential part of modern-day life. Giving you the peace of mind you deserve to go out and make the world a better place!

Summary

At Delta Star, we believe training is more than information, it's transformation. We’re looking for an Instructional Designer to create learning experiences that make an immediate and lasting impact on safety, performance, and craftsmanship. If you thrive on turning complex information into clear, engaging, and practical learning, this is the role where your skills will shine.

What You’ll Do

As our Instructional Designer, you’ll collaborate with subject matter experts, leaders, and safety teams to design training that meets real-world needs. You’ll use adult learning principles to develop everything from eLearning modules and job aids to instructor-led training and on-the-job learning. You’ll also measure the effectiveness of your work, making sure each program translates into improved performance across the organization.

A Day in the Life

Every day brings something different. One day you might be brainstorming with engineers on how to simplify a complex process, the next you’re building an interactive eLearning module that helps technicians practice safely. You’ll move fluidly between creative design, data-driven evaluation, and collaboration with teams across the company, always focused on one goal: building training that sticks and drives real results.

What We’re Looking For

We need someone who can balance creativity with structure, ensuring training programs are both engaging and effective. The right candidate has strong instructional design expertise, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to design for diverse learners, from shop floor technicians to managers.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or related field (Master's preferred)
• 3+ years of instructional design experience, ideally in manufacturing or industrial environments
• Skilled in eLearning development tools and LMS platforms
• Strong grasp of adult learning theory, instructional design models, and performance improvement strategies
• Familiar with SCORM/xAPI standards and multimedia production
• Professional certifications (ATD, Kirkpatrick) preferred

Why Join Us?

At Delta Star, your work will directly shape the knowledge, skills, and safety of our workforce. We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, floating holidays, and opportunities for professional growth.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AAP/EEO Statement

Delta Star is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.