Manufacturing Instructional 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

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.