Instructional Designer

Warren, Michigan Instructional Designer #1064143 Job Description: The energy at our company is contagious. We’re driven by our immense passion, as we constantly seek out challenges and identify new opportunities. We work hard to connect with our customers and earn their loyalty for life. Bring your talent to our company - our opportunities for growth span the globe. We will give you the training and opportunities to unleash your ambition. Our Company is dedicated to creating exceptional learning programs that strengthen workforce capability and business performance. The Instructional Designer - Manufacturing plays a pivotal role in developing high-quality learning solutions aligned to manufacturing needs. This role supports manufacturing organizations by designing engaging, relevant learning experiences that improve safety, quality, standardized work, launch readiness, productivity, and operational performance across plant and manufacturing support environments. Key Responsibilities: Learning Strategy & Consulting Advise manufacturing business partners, plant stakeholders, and subject matter experts on adult learning principles, performance-based learning strategies, and common misconceptions in workplace learning. Conduct needs analyses to identify performance gaps, determine root causes, and recommend targeted learning and performance support interventions for manufacturing environments. Partner with SMEs, stakeholders, frontline representatives, and leaders through interviews, observation, and working sessions to validate learning needs and understand operational realities. Use insights, data, and business context to align learning strategies with plant, launch, quality, safety, and productivity goals. Design & Development Design and develop learning experiences using models such as ADDIE, SAM, rapid prototyping, action-based learning, and scenario-based learning. Create engaging, practice-focused learning activities that mirror real manufacturing challenges, including equipment, process, quality, safety, troubleshooting, and launch-related scenarios. Prepare design documents, learning objectives, assessments, and criteria for success that support performance on the plant floor and in manufacturing support roles. Develop multi-modal learning assets including eLearning, ILT/VILT materials, videos, workshops, simulations, and job aids to support manufacturing learners in varied environments. Write or refine instructional materials, facilitator guides, scripts, standard-work support resources, and communication pieces that translate complex technical concepts into clear, usable learning content. Collaboration & Project Management Partner with SMEs, content writers, LPMs, coordinators, project sponsors, and manufacturing stakeholders to gather content, validate technical accuracy, and ensure alignment across functions. Support the Learning Program Manager in scoping timelines, resources, dependencies, and development expectations for manufacturing learning initiatives. Manage projects using agile design approaches to streamline development and respond to changing manufacturing priorities, launches, and process updates. Support LMS setup and integration of manufacturing learning materials, including curricula, job aids, and supporting assets. Required Qualifications: 4+ years of experience in instructional design, curriculum development, or eLearning, including direct experience supporting manufacturing, manufacturing engineering, operations, quality, safety, or similar technical environments. Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience. 2+ years of experience supporting plant operations, manufacturing launches, technical upskilling, or shop-floor capability building. Familiarity with plant operations, manufacturing processes, program launches, continuous improvement, or standardized work environments. Required experience designing and developing web-based training (WBT) and instructor-led training (ILT), with the ability to build complementary blended learning solutions such as VILT, eLearning, and job aids. Strong understanding of instructional design principles, adult learning theory, and modern learning strategies. Proficiency with tools such as Microsoft Office, Articulate (Storyline and Rise), Vyond, video tools and design software. Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical audiences and translate complex operational content into effective learning solutions. Ability to manage multiple projects with accuracy, quality, and attention to detail. Strong consulting, communication, and relationship-building skills. Preferred Qualifications: Portfolio preferred: demonstrated work samples showcasing eLearning, ILT/VILT materials, scenario-based learning, action-based learning, and performance support tools. Experience creating learning for topics such as safety systems, quality processes, troubleshooting, ergonomics, throughput, or lean/continuous improvement. Knowledge of GMS principles, workplace safety expectations, or regulated operational environments. Graphic design experience, visual storytelling, or user-centered design experience. Strong facilitation skills for ILT/VILT working sessions, stakeholder alignment, and technical content reviews. Experience with Action Mapping, Design Thinking, scenario-based learning, or branching learning design. Experience working in large, matrixed organizations with cross-functional partners. Additional Info: At FastTek Global, Our Purpose is Our People and Our Planet . We come to work each day and are reminded we are helping people find their success stories .Also, Doing the right thing is our mantra . We act responsibly, give back to the communities we serve and have a little fun along the way. We have been doing this with pride, dedication and plain, old-fashionedhard work for 24 years ! FastTek Global is financially strong, privately held company that is 100% consultant and client focused . We've differentiated ourselves by being fast, flexible, creative and honest . Throw out everything you've heard, seen, or felt about every other IT Consulting company. We do unique things and we do them for Fortune 10, Fortune 500, and technology start-up companies. Our benefits are second to none and thanks to our flexible benefit options you can choose the benefits you need or want, options include: Medical and Dental (FastTek pays majority of the medical program) Vision Personal Time Off (PTO) Program Long Term Disability (100% paid) Life Insurance (100% paid) 401(k) with immediate vesting and 3% (of salary) dollar-for-dollar match Plus, we have a lucrative employee referral program and an employee recognition culture. FastTek Global was named one of the Top Work Places in Michigan by the Detroit Free Press in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 , 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 ! Follow us on Twitter: Follow us on Instagram: Find us on LinkedIn: You can become a fan of FastTek on Facebook: AI & Hiring Disclosure We use AI tools to support parts of our hiring process, such as reviewing applications and identifying potential matches. These tools are designed to promote efficiency, consistency, and fairness, and they are always used under human oversight. All personal data collected is used solely for recruitment purposes, and you have the right to know, access, or request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal limits. If AI will be used in a video interview, you'll be informed in advance and asked for your consent, with the option to opt out. Our tools are regularly reviewed to detect potential bias and to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and our commitment to inclusive hiring. To learn more or exercise your rights, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr