Automotive Technical Curriculum Developer

MSX International•Ann Arbor, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This Volkswagen technical training program supports the development, standardization, and delivery of high-quality learning content for VW technicians across training locations. The program transforms complex vehicle systems and diagnostic concepts into engaging classroom and digital learning experiences, including structured course materials, hands-on tasks, multimedia resources, and assessments. Through collaboration with technical trainers, academy leads, and subject-matter experts, the program promotes consistent instruction, practical real-world application, and continuous improvement in technician capability. We are seeking a highly creative automotive technical curriculum developer to create engaging, industry-leading training for OEM clients. The role involves developing instructor-led, virtual instructor-led, eLearning, and microlearning content—including video scripts—using storytelling and interactive instructional strategies. The developer will collaborate with account teams, designers, production staff, and OEM clients to analyze training needs and produce course outlines, storyboards, guides, communication materials, and related training assets. Content will be designed for delivery to technical automotive personnel and aligned with appropriate instructional methodologies, including Bloom’s Taxonomy.

Requirements

Design and write instructor-led and web-based training materials using both traditional as well as modern, interactive, and narrative-based learning approaches
Deliver/Facilitate technical training courses as well as lead delivery support activities such as Train the Trainer to other technical trainers and OEM personnel
Develop course outlines, storyboards, video and voiceover scripts, job aids, and production direction notes
Create both new training and updates to existing OEM training courses
Interface with client to help define training requirements, goals, and objectives through consultation as well as structure instructional analytical methodology
Support clients with development of strategic training roadmaps based on OEM vision and priorities, by learning the clients’ business
Apply knowledge of eLearning principles, instructional theories (including ADDIE, design thinking, etc.), and adult education to design engaging interactive training
Demonstrate flexibility to adapt to differing OEM training styles, objectives, and preferences for their training curriculum
Attend internal and client meetings
Participate in multiple projects at a given time
Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently within timelines and budget
Consistently deliver projects on time and within expectations
Five (5)+ years of automotive technician experience
Three (3) + years of automotive technical instructional design/course development experience
Experience designing instructor-led training, eLearning, and video
Excellent writing and communication skills
Impeccable attention to detail and quality of work delivered
Dedication to client satisfaction, and a passion for modern learning theory
Ability to work in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, SharePoint, and Teams