AM General
Training Content Architect
AM General, South Bend, Indiana, us, 46626
Introduction to AM General
AM General develops and builds specialized ground vehicle systems that get the US Armed Services and our allies to and from their mission safely.Our innovative spirit delivers advanced, rugged, resilient, and dependable mobility solutions.
We are one team dedicated to producing the best products for our customers. We have a collective understanding that at AM General our purpose is to serve those who serve to protect us.
SUMMARY
We are looking for a skilled Training Development Specialist to assist in the analyzing, design, and development of technical Graphics and curriculum for use by training teams worldwide in support, of AM General's Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) program. All technical training and training development programs will be designed and conducted in accordance with AM General internal processes and U.S. Government Training Regulations and Standards. In this position you will work professionally as a part of a team as well as independently to analyze, design, and develop training programs utilized by maintenance training instructors, field service representatives, and quality inspectors within the Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside Continental United States (OCONUS) locations.
Knowledge and Skills:
2- or 4-year degree in the following areas Graphic Design, CAD Design, Education etc., or 6-year experience in the Graphic Design, training development and or related fields. Preferred skills as follows.Proficient in Adobe Creative: Suite Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesignStrong understanding of design principles, typography, and layout composition.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, for both project production and team collaboration.Experience in creating various design materials, including logos, brochures, social media graphics, and presentations.Detail-oriented and skilled in multitasking, managing multiple projects simultaneously, and prioritizing tasks effectively.Proficient in the use of Microsoft products: Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.Additional skills a plus.Principle Duties & Responsibilities:
Assist in the analyzing, Design, development and updating of technical training programs for the AM General Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) and products, using utilizing appropriate software for the assignment.Update curriculum based on customer feedback and from the instructional team's hands-on evaluation with the newly developed training.Possible travel to other locations for varying duration both CONUS and OCOUS locations for the purpose training development collaboration.Serve as Subject Matter Expert for technical training materials, advise on improvements to training materials, techniques, training aids, to support AM General commitment to continual improvement to our customers.Provide detailed reporting for JLTV required training contract submissions and training program progress.Support department training operations to include any future and or legacy product.Promotes AM General Training and capabilities to customers.3D Modeling, technical illustration experience with a focus on technical line art or training presentations.Technical Writing background,Manage, Design, and Optimize 3D Data and familiarity with CAD,Experience with administration of LMS/CMS systemsSome technical aptitude with HTML/CSS with some programming language (JavaScript, Python, PHP)Familiarity with Systems Approach to Training, A.D.D.I.E. training model, US TRADOC training production or implementationConcentration:This position may perform the same or similar tasks repeatedly, so a strong level of concentration when carrying out these tasks is important for quality control purposes. This role is often fast paced, so being able to maintain focus at all times is important.PHYSICAL EFFORT
Sight: must be able to regularly read computer screen, reports, and various documents with detail and clarity so as to accomplish work tasks in a safe and efficient manner. This includes regular use of adequate close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.Hearing: must be able to regularly hear well enough to communicate.Hand-Eye Coordination: must be able to regularly coordinate one's eyes with one's fingers, wrists, or arms to move, carry, or manipulate objects or to perform other job-related tasks.Manual Dexterity: must be able to regularly make quick, accurate, skillful, and coordinated movement with hands and arms to grasp, place, move, or use objects such as phone, computer, and other office equipment, tools, or controls.Agility: must be able to regularly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, or legs to perform job tasks. This includes the ability to move throughout all areas of the facility, Company's property surrounding facility, or additional work areas.Climbing / Kneeling: must be able to occasionally climb, kneel, bend over, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, with balance.Lifting: must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds with or without assistance.Physical Strength: must be able to occasionally lift, push, pull, or carry objects using hands, arms, back, abdominal muscles, shoulders, legs, or a combination of these muscle groups.Stamina: must be able to occasionally exert oneself physically over long periods of time. This may include performing repetitive or strenuous tasks as well as standing and sitting for long periods.WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical Location: This position operates between an office and manufacturing plant environment and is often assigned to a specific shift or hours. Employee must be able to perform job functions in environment with varying difficult work conditions such as extreme cold, heat, inclement weather, at heights, and/or while exposed to constant/intermittent loud noises.Teamwork: This position will work with others to ensure efficiency in the workplace.Listening Skills: This position will need to understand how to use machinery properly and safely to prevent accidents and ensure all tasks are completed accurately.Ability to follow instructions: Managers assign tasks and responsibilities, which vary depending on the products being manufactured; this position should be able to follow instructions competently.Methodical approach: Production lines follow a set process, so this position needs a methodical approach to ensure all tasks are completed in the correct order for a smooth-running production line.
Travel Requirements:
Up to 15% travel may be required.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
AM General develops and builds specialized ground vehicle systems that get the US Armed Services and our allies to and from their mission safely.Our innovative spirit delivers advanced, rugged, resilient, and dependable mobility solutions.
We are one team dedicated to producing the best products for our customers. We have a collective understanding that at AM General our purpose is to serve those who serve to protect us.
SUMMARY
We are looking for a skilled Training Development Specialist to assist in the analyzing, design, and development of technical Graphics and curriculum for use by training teams worldwide in support, of AM General's Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) program. All technical training and training development programs will be designed and conducted in accordance with AM General internal processes and U.S. Government Training Regulations and Standards. In this position you will work professionally as a part of a team as well as independently to analyze, design, and develop training programs utilized by maintenance training instructors, field service representatives, and quality inspectors within the Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside Continental United States (OCONUS) locations.
Knowledge and Skills:
2- or 4-year degree in the following areas Graphic Design, CAD Design, Education etc., or 6-year experience in the Graphic Design, training development and or related fields. Preferred skills as follows.Proficient in Adobe Creative: Suite Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesignStrong understanding of design principles, typography, and layout composition.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, for both project production and team collaboration.Experience in creating various design materials, including logos, brochures, social media graphics, and presentations.Detail-oriented and skilled in multitasking, managing multiple projects simultaneously, and prioritizing tasks effectively.Proficient in the use of Microsoft products: Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.Additional skills a plus.Principle Duties & Responsibilities:
Assist in the analyzing, Design, development and updating of technical training programs for the AM General Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) and products, using utilizing appropriate software for the assignment.Update curriculum based on customer feedback and from the instructional team's hands-on evaluation with the newly developed training.Possible travel to other locations for varying duration both CONUS and OCOUS locations for the purpose training development collaboration.Serve as Subject Matter Expert for technical training materials, advise on improvements to training materials, techniques, training aids, to support AM General commitment to continual improvement to our customers.Provide detailed reporting for JLTV required training contract submissions and training program progress.Support department training operations to include any future and or legacy product.Promotes AM General Training and capabilities to customers.3D Modeling, technical illustration experience with a focus on technical line art or training presentations.Technical Writing background,Manage, Design, and Optimize 3D Data and familiarity with CAD,Experience with administration of LMS/CMS systemsSome technical aptitude with HTML/CSS with some programming language (JavaScript, Python, PHP)Familiarity with Systems Approach to Training, A.D.D.I.E. training model, US TRADOC training production or implementationConcentration:This position may perform the same or similar tasks repeatedly, so a strong level of concentration when carrying out these tasks is important for quality control purposes. This role is often fast paced, so being able to maintain focus at all times is important.PHYSICAL EFFORT
Sight: must be able to regularly read computer screen, reports, and various documents with detail and clarity so as to accomplish work tasks in a safe and efficient manner. This includes regular use of adequate close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.Hearing: must be able to regularly hear well enough to communicate.Hand-Eye Coordination: must be able to regularly coordinate one's eyes with one's fingers, wrists, or arms to move, carry, or manipulate objects or to perform other job-related tasks.Manual Dexterity: must be able to regularly make quick, accurate, skillful, and coordinated movement with hands and arms to grasp, place, move, or use objects such as phone, computer, and other office equipment, tools, or controls.Agility: must be able to regularly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, or legs to perform job tasks. This includes the ability to move throughout all areas of the facility, Company's property surrounding facility, or additional work areas.Climbing / Kneeling: must be able to occasionally climb, kneel, bend over, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, with balance.Lifting: must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds with or without assistance.Physical Strength: must be able to occasionally lift, push, pull, or carry objects using hands, arms, back, abdominal muscles, shoulders, legs, or a combination of these muscle groups.Stamina: must be able to occasionally exert oneself physically over long periods of time. This may include performing repetitive or strenuous tasks as well as standing and sitting for long periods.WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical Location: This position operates between an office and manufacturing plant environment and is often assigned to a specific shift or hours. Employee must be able to perform job functions in environment with varying difficult work conditions such as extreme cold, heat, inclement weather, at heights, and/or while exposed to constant/intermittent loud noises.Teamwork: This position will work with others to ensure efficiency in the workplace.Listening Skills: This position will need to understand how to use machinery properly and safely to prevent accidents and ensure all tasks are completed accurately.Ability to follow instructions: Managers assign tasks and responsibilities, which vary depending on the products being manufactured; this position should be able to follow instructions competently.Methodical approach: Production lines follow a set process, so this position needs a methodical approach to ensure all tasks are completed in the correct order for a smooth-running production line.
Travel Requirements:
Up to 15% travel may be required.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)