Sr. Learning and Development Specialist - Nationwide, Telecommuting

SME is seeking a Sr. Learning and Development Specialist to join the Training & Development (Tooling U-SME) group.

The Sr. Learning and Development Specialist will lead the analysis and design of training solutions to meet the unique challenges facing manufacturers in today's economic environment.

MAJOR FUNCTIONS:

• Work with manufacturing organizations to build new capabilities and increase workforce performance through competency identification and assessment, design and development of learning programs and curricula, and delivery of education.
• Lead a team in the design of curricula according to instructional principals, client objectives, and program objectives.      
• Research practices that are structured, streamlined, and communicated to the product teams according to best practices for instructor-led training, Web-based training, virtual classroom, job aids, quick reference materials, and exercises.  
• Execute the development of educational materials, the structuring of content rollout to instructors, facilitators, students, and the general project management criteria associated with a training program.
• Develop competencies and assessments in the areas of basic technical skill-based manufacturing, job-based performance, and organizational strategy.
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• BA or BS degree in Education or Instructional Technology required; MA or MS degree preferred
• At least 5 years of experience with learning analysis and strategy, content design and development, content delivery, learning technology, or learning evaluation
• At least 5 years of experience as an instructional designer, educator, or consultant; experience in implementing Lean processes in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Experience with needs assessment, requirements development and analysis, needs curriculum development, high-level simulations, LMS, LCMS development and distribution, learning technology, or evaluation expertise
• Experience working with an internal sales team in a consulting role
• Experience in writing assessment items to learning objectives
• Experience with delivering training solutions to the manufacturing industry
• Ability to translate information, develop insights, and work alongside clients at client sites
• Ability to be a self-starter and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent leadership, analytical, and data gathering skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Standard office environment
• Manufacturing shop floor environment
• 60% travel