Instructional Systems Designer- Trainer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Instructional Systems Designer

Location: Warren, MI [Hybrid schedule: Monday and  Friday remote, with occasional  Monday in-office days as needed; Tuesday through  Thursday in office.]

Contract duration: Open ended

Job Description:  
Global Talent Team: Learning & Development *****Motors 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, observations, 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 methodologies 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.
• Develop design documents, learning objectives, assessments, and success criteria that support performance on the plant floor and  within manufacturing support roles.
• Ensure learning solutions are practical, performance-focused, and aligned with business and operational objectives. 

• 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
• Portfolio required: demonstrated work samples showcasing eLearning, ILT/VILT  materials, scenario-based learning, action-based learning, and performance support  tools.  
• 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.  
• 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 Articulate, Vyond, Camtasia, Adobe Suite, and Microsoft  Office. 
• 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  
• Depth 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.  
• 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.

Note:
Portfolio link of work must be included with resume \nCompany Description

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI, Kyyba has a global presence delivering high-quality resources and top-notch recruiting services, enabling businesses to effectively respond to organizational changes and technological advances.

At Kyyba, the overall well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. We are proud of our work culture which embodies our core values; incorporating value, passion, excellence, empowerment, and happiness, creates a vibrant and productive atmosphere. We empower our employees with the resources, incentives, and flexibility that they need to support a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling career by providing many valuable benefits and a balanced compensation structure combined with career development.

Kyyba is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Kyyba does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other b

Company Description

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI, Kyyba has a global presence delivering high-quality resources and top-notch recruiting services, enabling businesses to effectively respond to organizational changes and technological advances.\r\n\r\nAt Kyyba, the overall well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. We are proud of our work culture which embodies our core values; incorporating value, passion, excellence, empowerment, and happiness, creates a vibrant and productive atmosphere. We empower our employees with the resources, incentives, and flexibility that they need to support a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling career by providing many valuable benefits and a balanced compensation structure combined with career development.\r\n\r\nKyyba is an Equal Opportunity Employer.\r\n\r\nKyyba does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other b