Training & Development Specialist

K&L Microwave LLC; Northwood (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dover is seeking a Learning and Development professional to design and deliver training for a global manufacturing environment. You will develop curricula and training materials, deliver programs, and monitor effectiveness to ensure alignment with business objectives.

The role requires 5+ years in L&D, strong instructional design skills, and experience with LMS platforms. Travel and collaboration across departments may be involved, with a focus on leadership development and continuous

Qualifications

• Strong instructional design and adult-learning principles.
• 5+ years of experience in learning and development or related field.
• Experience with learning management systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop training curriculum and materials aligned with business goals.
• Deliver training across general workforce and targeted areas.
• Design instructor-led and e-learning programs using Articulate or Captivate or comparable software.
• Maintain annual learning and development plans and training records.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
• Support cross-training and leadership development initiatives.
• Produce training reports and metrics for management.

Skills

Instructional design

Adult learning principles

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (HR/OD/Education/Business/Communications)

Tools

Learning Management System

Job description

Connecting and Protecting People, Microwave Products Group (MPG) is a leading global provider of mission-critical engineered electronic components and subsystems comprised of five business units in six manufacturing locations. Our brand names are recognized globally including: BSC Filters, York, UK; Criteria Labs, Austin, TX; Dow-Key Microwave, Ventura, CA; Pole/Zero, West Chester, OH; Espy, Austin, TX; and K&L Microwave, Salisbury, Maryland and Dominican Republic. Our expertise is the design and manufacture of communications-based specialty products – engineered components and subsystems – for demanding military, space, commercial aerospace/industrial, and telecom infrastructure applications where function and reliability are crucial.

Position Overview

• Developing a training curriculum and materials, creating training material content, selecting appropriate delivery mechanisms, delivering training and monitoring training effectiveness for the general workforce and targeted areas to include but not limited to: Discipline-specific competency training on general workplace standards, processes, and tools;
• Training on leadership and management development.
• Identify training needs and develop effective learning solutions.
• Design and developing instructor-led and e-learning programs using instructional design tools such as Articulate, Adobe Captivate or comparable software.
• Develop and maintain an annual learning and development plan aligned with business and operational objectives.
• Maintains the facility’s training plans, curricula, certification requirements, training records, and competency documentation.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs to make recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Support cross-training and employee development initiatives.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and employee development.
• Coordinate training related to safety, quality systems, manufacturing processes, equipment, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, including Kaizen and other process-improvement activities, when appropriate.
• Evaluate training effectiveness through assessments, employee feedback, performance data, and manager feedback.
• Product regular training reports and metrics for management.

Qualifications Summary

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education, Business, Communications, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and effective training methods required.
• 5+ years of experience in learning and development, training, HR, organizational development or a related field.
• Strong project-management and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with employees and leaders at all organizational levels.
• Preferred experience with a Learning Management System.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong instructional design and adult-learning principles.
• Ability to translate business and operational needs into effective learning solutions.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Pay Range

USD 65000 - 75000 Annually This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

We Are Dover Dover is a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider. We deliver innovative equipment and components, consumable supplies, aftermarket parts, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments: Engineered Products, Clean Energy & Fueling, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions and Climate & Sustainability Technologies. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach, our team takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what's possible.