Technical Instructor

Apollo Professional Solutions, Inc.; Madison (MS); On-site; USD 54,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Apollo Professional Solutions, Inc. is seeking an Automotive Training & Development Consultant to deliver on-site training at OEM vehicle assembly plants across the US, Canada and Mexico.

The role emphasizes analysis, development and delivery of manufacturing and technical launch training with direct plant support. The position requires extensive knowledge of automotive systems, strong presentation skills, and the ability to create effective training materials and demonstrations for complex

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or Certificate in Automotive Technology, engineering or related discipline.
• High school diploma with eight years of experience as an automotive instructional designer, training developer, automotive instructor and/or manufacturing instructor may be considered in lieu of an associates degree.
• ASE certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site training and support at each OEM vehicle assembly plant.
• Instruct and consult plant personnel to improve understanding of vehicle systems.
• Demonstrate methods for diagnosing and correcting vehicle assembly and electrical deficiencies.
• Conduct root cause analysis to identify causes of deficiencies.
• Develop training materials related to vehicle assembly, electrical harnesses and schematics.
• Share lessons learned with other plants on a timely basis.
• Identify future training needs for OEM plants.
• Support plant launch meetings and provide training reports.

Skills

Automotive instructional design

On-site training delivery

Root cause analysis

Training materials development

Presentation skills

Electrical schematics reading

MS Office

Education

Associate's degree or Certificate in Automotive Technology

High school diploma with 8 years of related experience

Tools

Digital multimeter

OEM diagnostic tools

Diagnostics equipment

Job description

Automotive Training and Development Consultant

Within 1hr driving distance to DTW airport, preferably closer to the greater Detroit, Troy, Warren area Contract $40.99/hr Seeking an Automotive Training & Development Consultant located in the Detroit, Michigan area. This position is responsible for analysis, research, development and delivery of manufacturing processes and technical launch training with on‑site support to OEM vehicle assembly plants in the US, Canada and Mexico.

Roles and responsibilities include:

• Provide on‑site training and support at each of the OEM vehicle assembly plants.


• Instruct and consult plant process and repair personnel to improve their understanding of the vehicle and its highly intricate and interconnected systems and subsystems.


• Present and demonstrate efficient and effective methods of diagnosing and correcting vehicle assembly, vehicle electrical systems and sub‑system deficiencies.


• Conduct root cause analysis to accurately identify the cause(s) of assembly and vehicle deficiencies.


• Act as the training liaison between product/manufacturing engineering and general assembly by creating, designing and developing training materials related to vehicle assembly process, electrical harness manufacture, vehicle electrical system architectures and schematics.


• Communicate and share lessons learned, developed training materials and information gathered in support of one plant project with remaining plants on a timely basis.


• Analyze and identify future training needs for each of the OEM vehicle assembly plants.


• Support and participate in plant launch meetings and provide training reports to Raytheon management, the OEM management and OEM launch teams.


• Interface with engineering, component suppliers and vendors to validate and develop training materials for the manufacturing process, vehicle and vehicle electrical sub‑systems prior to the Start of Regular Production (SORP).


• Research and compile manufacturing processes and technical information to be included in training course materials, such as, but not limited to engineering schematics, work in process service information, engineering documents, engineering math data and manufacturing reports.

Required Skills:

• Minimum four years of experience as an automotive instructional designer, training developer, automotive instructor and/or manufacturing instructor.


• Demonstrated knowledge of automotive systems from an advanced diagnostics perspective.


• Demonstrated knowledge of OEM manufacturing tracking and reporting systems.


• Demonstrated knowledge of OEM manufacturing dynamic vehicle testing systems.


• Ability to develop professional training materials using pre‑launch documents.


• Ability to read and interpret a digital multimeter, OEM diagnostic scan tool and other automotive related diagnostic test equipment.


• Ability to effectively conduct one‑on‑one and group presentations.


• Ability to interpret early engineering level electrical schematic diagrams.


• Ability to read OEM supplier electrical harness prints.


• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.


• Extensive travel flexibility. Upward of 75% travel, depending upon launch.


• Ability to work independently without supervision.


• ASE certifications.


• Demonstrated presentation skills delivering process and technical training.


• Automotive technical assistance center experience.

Required Education:

• Associate's degree or Certificate in Automotive Technology, engineering or other related discipline.


• High school diploma with eight years of experience as an automotive instructional designer, training developer, automotive instructor and/or manufacturing instructor may be considered in lieu of an associates degree.

Work Environment:

Work is performed in both classroom and plant settings. Working in plant areas may involve exposure to various automotive fumes, fluids, noise, smells, sharp edges and bump hazards that require continuous use of personal protective equipment, i.e., safety glasses, gloves, and head protection. Classroom work may involve standing, sitting, walking, occasional lifting (overhead, waist level) from floor, bending, frequent near vision use for reading and computer use.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, bend, kneel, stoop, communicate, reach, and manipulate objects. Duties may involve moving materials weighing up to 35 pounds on a regular basis such as automotive components and equipment, as well as papers, files, boxes, computers, etc. Less frequent requirements for moving materials weighing over 35 pounds do exist with the assistance of lifting and moving equipment, i.e., hoists and lift tables. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 70% of the work period while working in the plant areas as well as operating equipment such as computer keyboard, monitor, projector, calculator, printer, and standard office equipment.