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We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Technician Training Development Lead to help design and develop comprehensive training programs for our Ford, FordPRO, and Lincoln technicians. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise, instructional design skills, and a passion for developing talent within the automotive industry. This role is responsible for ensuring our technicians receive the highest quality training, enabling them to excel in their roles and provide exceptional service to our customers.

What You'll Do…

+ Own development and maintenance of assigned curriculum managing multiple, concurrent, projects

+ Support training development supplier with data driven, needs based front end analysis to determine new course requirements using instructional design methodologies

+ Keep the pulse of Ford and Lincoln product development to ensure course content currency

+ Coordinate authoring of new and updated training course content by liaising cross-functionally to ensure course content technical accuracy

+ Develop training aids (vehicle malfunction “bugs”, training bench assemblies, etc.) prototypes for use in classroom courses

+ Coordinate build, shipment, and storage of course related training aids, parts, tools, consumables, and other course resources necessary to complete training courses at all North American Training Centers

+ Forecast and manage spend to approved budget for future training courses

+ Coordinate vehicle availability at North American Training Centers. Complete vehicle change outs to maintain vehicle technology relevance

+ Conduct training instructor and dealership technician pilot course sessions, tracking and implementing changes needed to improve quality of training

+ Direct online publishing of eLearning materials to dealership technician portal

You'll have…

+ Associates degree or equivalent

+ **Automotive Expertise:** A deep understanding of automotive technology, systems, and diagnostics. Several years of experience as an automotive technician is preferred

+ **Training and Curriculum Development:** Experience in developing and delivering technical training programs is very important. This could include creating lesson plans, training manuals, and assessments utilizing instructional design methodology.

Even better, you may have…

+ Vehicle Systems Knowledge: A thorough understanding of all vehicle systems (engine, transmission, electrical, braking, etc.) is essential.

+ Diagnostic Skills: Proficiency in using diagnostic tools and equipment to troubleshoot vehicle problems.

+ Computer Skills: You should be comfortable using computers, software applications (like Microsoft Office Suite), and learning management systems (LMS).

+ Emerging Technologies: Awareness of new automotive technologies, such as electric vehicles, hybrid systems, and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), is increasingly important.You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

+ Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage

+ Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRSP1 (https://urldefense.com/v3/\_\_https:/fordcareers.co/GSRSP1\_\_;!!N\_LtwI-RPugbI9wg0dJn!F2S6joe9fsB7EGtPNO2gvLmSdpUjraLCt9qvBExxDl3JpvQKBcrmEbjWaaGlwrST4sVCPPWtiV3q9yH\_Kg$)

This position is a range of salary grades **7-8** .

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid #Li-LB1

**Requisition ID** : 53985