L&D Technical Specialist

The Launch Technical Training Specialist develops training solutions that enable Ford's manufacturing teams to operate, maintain, and repair current and emerging manufacturing technologies and equipment.

This role leads the Electrical End of Line repair training program, manages and updates launch training standards, and partners with ATP (Advance Industrial Technology and Platforms) team leads to drive technical training excellence.

Responsibilities

Technical Training Program Leadership:

• Lead the Electrical End of Line repair training program, collaborating with stakeholders to manage class schedules, training vehicle updates, and vendor relationships.
• Oversee the course development of new manufacturing technologies, ensuring effective and engaging learning experiences.
• Lead the onboarding training for the Launch Planning and Workforce Readiness (LPWR) team.

Standards and Process Management:

• Manage and update Launch Planning and Workforce Readiness (LPWR) launch training standards and processes.
• Ensure alignment of training programs with industry best practices and organisational goals.

Innovation and Technology Integration:

• Serve as the Manufacturing Learning and Development skill team lead for ATP teams (Forge, Core, Sight, Print) and Staff Manufacturing Engineering.
• Collaborate with ATP and Staff Manufacturing Engineering leads to identify and develop training solutions for new technologies.

Project Management and Analysis:

• Lead manufacturing technical training analysis projects, identifying training needs and developing effective solutions.
• Manage the Manufacturing Learning and Development budget, including orders, invoices, and approvals.

Qualifications

You'll have...

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• 2-4 years of experience in learning and development, with experience in LMS administration, data analysis, or a related role.
• 2-4 years of experience in manufacturing
• 2-4 years of experience in launching powertrain or vehicle programs at manufacturing plants
• Excellent project management skills, including planning, organising, and coordinating multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to assess training needs, evaluate program effectiveness, and propose data-driven solutions
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at various organisational levels
• Ability to think strategically, conduct needs assessments, and translate business performance gaps into learning and development strategies

Even better, you may have...

• Technical or Manufacturing degree preferred
• Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and complete expected work while thriving in a fast-paced high pressure and dynamic environment.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidised back-up childcare and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.