Technical Training Instructor

Stellantis; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis is seeking a Technical Training Instructor to deliver instructor-led automotive training to dealership and fleet technicians, at Stellantis Training Centers and mobile sites. You will prepare and maintain the highest level of technical proficiency across skill areas and manage course registrations and the training center schedule.

The Lead Instructor will oversee daily facility operations, act as the Stellantis representative, and be the first contact for dealership personnel and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3 years’ work experience as a Technician or in delivering automotive training.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Office tools (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
• Knowledge of service diagnostics procedures.
• Spanish language skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instructor-led automotive training to Stellantis dealership and fleet technicians and corporate staff.
• Prepare and maintain training proficiency across skills; manage course registrations, rosters, and scheduling.
• Lead facility operations, serve as Stellantis representative, and be the primary contact for training center staff and dealers.
• Track progress toward training goals; coordinate with Area Technical Training Manager; develop and review training plans and center inventories.

Skills

Communication

Multi-tasking

Prioritization

MS Office

Diagnostics knowledge

Spanish language

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Automotive Technology (preferred)

Tools

ASE Certification

Job description

The technical Instructor is responsible for delivering instructor‑led technical training courses to Stellantis Dealership and Fleet Technicians, corporate personnel at Stellantis Technical Training Centers and mobile locations. The Technical Training Instructor will prepare for and maintain the highest‑level of technical proficiency in all skill areas. Manage individual course registrations, roster processing, and development of a training center course schedule.

In addition to facilitating courseware, the Lead Instructor is responsible for daily operational management of their assigned facility and serves as the Stellantis representative at their assigned training center. They will be the first point of contact for dealership personnel and contract staff in the training center. The Lead Instructor is the first point of contact 24/7 for facility emergencies including security breaches and fire alarms.

Operational tasks also include: maintaining training vehicles, special and hand tools, classrooms, course hardware and components, diagnosis equipment, and software updates. Lead instructors advise dealers and fleets on training needs, as well as assist in the training development process. They can assist students on self‑study questions.

This position is also responsible to analyze and prepare potential solutions to non‑budgetary or non‑personnel deficiencies for training centers to present to Area Technical Training Manager(ATTM), prepare orders for items to support training center operations and present to ATTM for review and approval, maintain and audit the training center inventories to comply with the ATTM direction, coordinate and maintain the technical training schedule as directed by the ATTM, track progress toward technical training goals; identify deficiencies and present solutions to ATTM, act as the ATTM’s liaison with the Business Center to implement technical training strategies, assist the Field Support Analyst and ATTM with special assigned tasks, implement the Corporate Environmental processes at training centers, and assist the ATTMs with developing current and future personnel.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 3 year’s work experience as a Technician in a dealership and or experience delivering automotive technical training curriculum
• Ability to interact effectively with various personality types
• Strong communication skills -- written, verbal and platform
• Ability to multi task and work in a rapid paced environment
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Familiarity and ease with office automation programs (Power Point, Excel, Word, etc.)
• Knowledge of service diagnostics procedures

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Automotive Technology is preferred
• ASE Certified - Automotive
• Spanish language skills