Job Title:

Instructional Systems Designer (E-Learning)

Type of Position:

12-month contract position to start. Possible to be renewed, long term likely for direct hire.

Candidate Requirements:

Candidates must be either US Citizens or Permanent Residents (Green Card Holders) to be eligible for this role. Candidates on CPT, OPT, H1B or TN visas are not eligible for this role. This company is NOT open to corp2corp (c2c) or corp2hire (c2h). Offer may be contingent upon passing a background check.

Job Location:

Warren, MI (hybrid role).

Compensation:

$42.00/hr to $48.00/hr (depending on experience). Overtime is paid at 1.5x over 40 hours.

Benefits:

• Available (medical, dental, 401k, vision, etc) – benefit eligibility begins 1st of the month after 30 days of employment.
• You will have 7 paid holidays and 10 days PTO per year (PTO accrues over time).

Job Description:

HRU Technical Resources has partnered with a major automotive manufacturer to hire an Instructional Systems Designer. The Instructional Systems Designer (ISD) is responsible for designing, developing, and delivering end-user training materials in a variety of formats. The ISD supports technical, business, and soft skills training, with a focus on automotive and manufacturing environments. This position works closely with program managers and subject matter experts (SMEs) to create engaging, effective training solutions that support new system implementations and process improvements.

Responsibilities:

Instructional Design & Development

• Design and develop comprehensive training using ADDIE and SAM methodologies.
• Deliver content across multiple formats: Instructor-Led Training (ILT), Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT), Web-Based Training (WBT), self-paced modules, video, podcasts, job aids, and more.
• Create supporting materials including instructor and participant guides, technical manuals, and visual aids.

Collaboration & Program Support

• Partner with Program Managers to develop training plans and materials.
• Work closely with SMEs to gather, validate, and coach on technical content.
• Support training setup, testing, and delivery in technical environments.

Evaluation & Continuous Improvement

• Analyze training needs and align with business objectives.
• Develop assessments and evaluations to measure training effectiveness.
•  Continuously improve courseware based on feedback and performance data.

Additional Duties

• Assist with promotional materials and communication plans.
• Perform other job-related tasks as assigned.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design or Instructional Design Technology.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in instructional design, curriculum development, or e-learning.
• Proven experience in automotive/manufacturing environments (non-negotiable).
• Expertise in multiple delivery methods: ILT, VILT, WBT, blended learning.
• Strong attention to detail, ability to work independently, and manage multiple priorities.
• Exceptional communication skills across global teams and management levels.
• Proficiency in:
• Articulate 360 (expert level)
• Camtasia
• Adobe Photoshop
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Portfolio demonstrating ILT/WBT content using ADDIE and SAM models.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

• Master’s degree in Instructional Design/Technology or related field.
• Experience in automotive manufacturing training.
• Skilled in creating instructor and participant guides.
• Experience with graphic design tools for training promotion.

Work Environment / Other Info:

• This is a 1st (day) shift role.
• This will be a hybrid role. Generally, Mondays and Fridays are work from home, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays are on site.
• This role will have occasional infrequent travel to assembly plants in the USA.
• The role may have occasional overtime, but this won’t be common. Any OT will be paid at 1.5x over 40 hours.
• Offer may be contingent upon a background check.
• EOE (including Disability/Veterans)