Description
FII USA, Inc. is seeking a Multimedia Instructional Designer - Manufacturing Training to develop engaging, effective multimedia training materials that translate technical documentation and manufacturing processes into practical learning experiences. Once a part of the team, you will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks within the Training and Development Department in a manufacturing environment and have the opportunity to display critical thinking skills to expand your career in Smart Manufacturing.
The Multimedia Instructional Designer - Manufacturing Training will collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Operations, trainers, and subject-matter experts to develop instructional materials, produce multimedia training content, and create assessments that support employee understanding, skill development, and consistent manufacturing practices.
Responsibilities
- Manage assigned training development projects from initial requirements gathering through content development, review, pilot testing, approval, and final deployment.
- Collaborate with subject-matter experts, supervisors, trainers, and employees to identify training needs, analyze job tasks, and determine required knowledge and skills.
- Develop measurable learning objectives, course outlines, lesson sequences, training prerequisites, delivery methods, and assessment strategies.
- Create storyboards, facilitator guides, learner materials, job aids, scripts, narration, shot lists, and other instructional design materials.
- Plan and coordinate production-floor filming, photography, screen recordings, equipment demonstrations, and subject-matter expert participation.
- Produce and edit training videos, photographs, audio recordings, graphics, animations, demonstrations, and interactive learning content.
- Convert technical procedures and manufacturing processes into clear, engaging training materials that accommodate employees with varying levels of experience and learning needs.
- Ensure training content aligns with approved work instructions, controlled documents, and applicable revisions, including required safety, quality, electrostatic discharge (ESD), and escalation requirements.
- Identify discrepancies in source documentation or manufacturing processes and coordinate resolution with the appropriate subject-matter experts before finalizing training materials.
- Develop knowledge checks, quizzes, scenarios, answer keys, practical-skill evaluations, scoring rubrics, and remediation materials to measure learning outcomes.
- Coordinate technical reviews and pilot training sessions with representative learners and trainers to evaluate content accuracy, usability, and effectiveness.
- Analyze learner feedback and assessment results to identify improvement opportunities and revise training materials as needed.
- Prepare complete training packages for learning management system (LMS) deployment, including approved media, course information, intended audience, prerequisites, assessments, and version details.
- Participate in user-acceptance testing and resolve content, media, accessibility, and learner-experience issues before publication.
- Develop train-the-trainer materials and provide course guidance to support consistent training delivery.
- Maintain source files, original media, templates, asset libraries, permissions, and production equipment for assigned projects.
- Review, revise, or retire training materials when controlled documentation changes or approved training effectiveness findings require updates.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Associate or bachelor's degree in Education, Training and Development, Marketing, Communications, Media Production, Technical Communication, or a related field preferred.
- Two or more years of experience in instructional design, technical training development, e-learning development, multimedia production, or a related field required. An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
- Experience developing manufacturing or technical training materials preferred.
- Portfolio demonstrating instructional scripts, storyboards, videos, job aids, assessments, or interactive learning content required.
- Working knowledge of instructional design principles, adult learning, task analysis, measurable learning objectives, lesson sequencing, and assessment development.
- Strong scriptwriting, storyboarding, visual communication, and technical-content organization skills.
- Hands-on experience with video production, photography, audio recording, screen capture, graphics, editing software, and e-learning authoring tools.
- Ability to translate complex technical information into clear, practical learning experiences for employees with varying experience, literacy, and language backgrounds.
- Ability to develop knowledge checks and practical-skill assessments that effectively measure learning objectives.
- Knowledge of accessibility practices, captioning, visual design, and content usability preferred.
- Familiarity with learning management systems and e-learning content standards, such as SCORM, preferred.
- Strong project-management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, reviews, revisions, and deadlines.
- Excellent written, verbal, visual, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and occasionally bend, crouch, kneel, or reach while filming demonstrations.
- Ability to occasionally lift and carry camera, lighting, or training equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
Reasons you should work for us:
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
- Basic life insurance and short-term disability coverage provided by employer.
- Supplemental life insurance and long-term disability coverage options available.
- 401K with employer contribution.
- Personal, Vacation, and Holiday paid time off for all full-time employees.
- Onsite Aurora Health & Wellness Center available for all employees.
- Employees are continuously encouraged to learn and grow their careers in smart manufacturing.
