Subject Matter Expert

Title: Subject Matter Expert (Automotvie Electricals)
Location: Troy MI or SE Michigan or Metro Detroit
Duration: 12+ Months

Job Description:

This position serves as a curriculum developer/subject matter expert responsible for analysis, research, design and development for vehicle manufacturing training curriculum.
The duties of this position entail researching and gathering manufacturing engineering information in support of training design, development and delivery.
This role is the main research agent for an OEM manufacturing customer working with an internal curriculum team to develop course content relevant to manufacturing.
Candidates for this position must have a technical background in automotive electrical, be proficient in automotive electrical architecture, wiring systems, and associated systems and sub systems.
They must understand the automotive assembly process, systems and software associated with vehicle manufacturing.
This individual must be highly motivated, personable and able to complete tasks with minimal supervision.

Specific roles and responsibilities include:

Function as a subject matter expert for gathering, researching, and analyzing manufacturing content for incorporation into the course/curriculum.
Interface with and support Instructional Systems Designers, Graphic Artists, and Trainers with course content to facilitate knowledge transfer.
Ensure the course content is relevant for the targeted audience.
Analyze and identify future training product needs for each of the OEM manufacturing activities.
Research component supplier and vendor engineering materials
Research and compile technical and non-technical information to be included in the course materials, such as, but not limited to IVED Schematics, Work in Process Service Information, and engineering documents/processes.
Participate and lead kick off and design review meetings as the SME working with the various manufacturing customers/stakeholders.
Support the development of customer training standards and requirements and ensure all new training content complies.
Recommend updates to the standard(s) as needed.
Research alternative training methodologies to include combining courses according to technology, complexity, and student audience.
Recommend and create improvements to training design, development and delivery for the automotive manufacturing students.
Advise and create appropriate training solutions based on manufacturing engineering information such as E-FTQ, GSIP and MERS data to improve manufacturing processes and systems.
Support the electrical team members for supplier quality, electrical manufacturing processes and product design troubleshooting skills.
Knowledge of efficient methods of diagnosing and correcting vehicle electrical systems and sub-system issues
Knowledge and application of failure modes assessment analysis
Analyze vehicle electrical systems and sub-systems to accurately identify the potential cause(s) of vehicle system issues
Act as the liaison between engineering and the manufacturing students by gathering information to in support of development and delivery of the curriculum.
Knowledge of SharePoint sites, Google Docs, adult learning methodologies, and manufacturing processes.

Required Skills:

Associate's Degree in Automotive Technology, engineering, or other related discipline
Minimum of 5 years related automotive/manufacturing industry experience
Minimum of 3 years experience working with OEM assembly plants and suppliers
Demonstrated knowledge of intricate automotive systems from an advanced diagnostics perspective including troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair
Ability to read and interpret a digital multi meter (DMM), OEM Scan Tools and other automotive related diagnostic test equipment
Ability to work with both internal and external customers
Ability to interpret early engineering level electrical schematic diagrams and documents
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
Valid Driver's License
Understand module programming equipment and tools
Ability to conduct stand up presentations relaying technical information to multiple groups
Ability to Interface with engineering and launch teams with minimal supervision
Ability to travel (Up to 25%)

EEO: All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets..