Instructional Systems Designer

Job Description

Job Description

Instructional Systems Designer – Manufacturing Job Description:

Global Talent Team: Learning & Development General Motors is dedicated to creating exceptional learning programs that strengthen

workforce capability and business performance. The Instructional Designer – Manufacturing plays a pivotal role in developing high-quality

learning solutions aligned to manufacturing needs. This role supports manufacturing organizations by designing engaging, relevant learning

experiences that improve safety, quality, standardized work, launch readiness, productivity, and operational performance across plant and

manufacturing support environments.

Key Responsibilities

Learning Strategy & Consulting

• Advise manufacturing business partners, plant stakeholders, and subject matter experts on adult learning principles, performance-

based learning strategies, and common misconceptions in workplace learning.

• Conduct needs analyses to identify performance gaps, determine root causes, and recommend targeted learning and performance

support interventions for manufacturing environments.

• Partner with SMEs, stakeholders, frontline representatives, and leaders through interviews, observations, and working sessions to

validate learning needs and understand operational realities.

• Use insights, data, and business context to align learning strategies with plant, launch, quality, safety, and productivity goals.

Design & Development

• Design and develop learning experiences using methodologies such as ADDIE, SAM, rapid prototyping, action-based learning, and

scenario-based learning.

• Create engaging, practice-focused learning activities that mirror real manufacturing challenges, including equipment, process,

quality, safety, troubleshooting, and launch-related scenarios.

• Develop design documents, learning objectives, assessments, and success criteria that support performance on the plant floor and

within manufacturing support roles.

• Ensure learning solutions are practical, performance-focused, and aligned with business and operational objectives.

• Develop multi-modal learning assets including eLearning, ILT/VILT materials, videos, workshops, simulations, and job aids to support

manufacturing learners in varied environments.

• Write or refine instructional materials, facilitator guides, scripts, standard-work support resources, and communication pieces that

translate complex technical concepts into clear, usable learning content.

Collaboration & Project Management

• Partner with SMEs, content writers, LPMs, coordinators, project sponsors, and manufacturing stakeholders to gather content,

validate technical accuracy, and ensure alignment across functions.

• Support the Learning Program Manager in scoping timelines, resources, dependencies, and development expectations for

manufacturing learning initiatives.

• Manage projects using agile design approaches to streamline development and respond to changing manufacturing priorities,

launches, and process updates.

• Support LMS setup and integration of manufacturing learning materials, including curricula, job aids, and supporting assets.

Company Description

Branex Group is a Minority-owned Technical Staffing firm headquartered in Auburn Hills, MI. We are a Certified Women’s Owned Business through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). We specialize in Engineering, Information Technology, Robotics, Human Resources, and Finance opportunities across the United States.

Branex Group is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We ensure all applicants and employees are considered without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, genetics, or any other protected characteristic by State and Federal laws.

Branex Group offers the following benefits:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k)

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Company Description

Branex Group is a Minority-owned Technical Staffing firm headquartered in Auburn Hills, MI. We are a Certified Women’s Owned Business through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). We specialize in Engineering, Information Technology, Robotics, Human Resources, and Finance opportunities across the United States.\r\n\r\nBranex Group is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We ensure all applicants and employees are considered without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, genetics, or any other protected characteristic by State and Federal laws.\r\n\r\n\r\nBranex Group offers the following benefits:\r\n- Medical Insurance\r\n- Dental Insurance\r\n- Vision insurance\r\n- Paid time off\r\n- 401(k)\r\n\r\n This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.