Technical Instructional Design Specialist

Jobtailor; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Technical Instructional Design Specialist to design, develop, implement, and continuously improve learning programs that support employee development, operational excellence, compliance, and workforce capability building across our manufacturing environments.

This role acts as the primary architect of technical and non-technical curricula, qualification frameworks, learning pathways, and LMS content.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum 5+ years in instructional design or related fields.
• Experience in manufacturing/industrial/engineering environments.
• Experience designing learning pathways, qualification programs, and competency models.
• Experience administering LMS and digital learning platforms.
• Strong knowledge of instructional design principles and adult learning theory.
• Excellent written communication, facilitation, presentation, and stakeholder skills.
• Strong project management and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, and continuously improve learning programs.
• Architect technical and non-technical curricula and qualification frameworks.
• Collaborate with SMEs, Engineering, Operations, Quality, Safety, HR, and Leadership.
• Translate complex processes and requirements into engaging learning experiences.

Skills

Instructional Design

Curriculum Development

LMS Administration

Technical Training

Project Management

Adult Learning Theory

Technical Writing

Facilitation

Stakeholder Management

Presentation Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Digital Learning Platforms

Job description

• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's 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.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in instructional design and curriculum development, with a strong focus on creating effective learning programs and pathways in complex environments. Proficient in utilizing Learning Management Systems (LMS) and applying adult learning theory to enhance employee development and operational excellence.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Instructional Design
• Curriculum Development
• Learning Management Systems (LMS)
• Technical Training
• Project Management

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Curriculum Development Methodologies
• Learning Pathways Design
• Qualification Programs
• Competency Models
• Certification Frameworks
• Technical Writing
• Facilitation
• Presentation Skills
• Stakeholder Management
• Adult Learning Theory

  Soft Skills

  • Collaboration
  • Organizational Skills
  • Communication Skills

  Industry Keywords

  • Manufacturing
  • Industrial
  • Aerospace
  • Engineering
  • Defense

  Tools & Technologies

  • Digital Learning Platforms