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Automotive Technical Instructor / Automotive Training and Development Consultant

22nd Century Technologies, Inc.
Detroit, MI Full Time | Contractor
POSTED ON 9/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/1/2027

Duration: 12 months

Job Description:

  • Automotive Training and Development Consultant
  • Client Professional Services is looking for an Automotive Training & Development Consultant located in the Detroit, Michigan area.
  • This position is responsible for analysis, research, development and delivery of manufacturing processes and technical launch training with on-site support to OEM vehicle assembly plants in the US, Canada and Mexico.

Roles and responsibilities include:

  • Provide on-site training and support at each of the OEM vehicle assembly plants
  • Instruct and consult plant process and repair personnel to improve their understanding of the vehicle and its highly intricate and interconnected systems and subsystems
  • Present and demonstrate efficient and effective methods of diagnosing and correcting vehicle assembly, vehicle electrical systems and sub-system deficiencies
  • Conduct root cause analysis to accurately identify the cause(s) of assembly and vehicle deficiencies
  • Act as the training liaison between product/manufacturing engineering and general assembly by creating, designing and developing training materials related to vehicle assembly process, electrical harness manufacture, vehicle electrical system architectures and schematics
  • Communicate and share lessons learned, developed training materials and information gathered in support of one plant project with remaining plants on a timely basis
  • Analyze and identify future training needs for each of the OEM vehicle assembly plants
  • Support and participate in plant launch meetings and provide training reports to Raytheon management, the OEM management and OEM launch teams
  • Interface with engineering, component suppliers and vendors to validate and develop training materials for the manufacturing process, vehicle and vehicle electrical sub-systems prior to the Start of Regular Production (SORP)
  • Research and compile manufacturing processes and technical information to be included in training course materials, such as, but not limited to engineering schematics, work in process service information, engineering documents, engineering math data and manufacturing reports

Required Skills:

  • Minimum four years of experience as an automotive instructional designer, training developer, automotive instructor and/or manufacturing instructor
  • Demonstrated knowledge of automotive systems from an advanced diagnostics perspective
  • Demonstrated knowledge of OEM manufacturing tracking and reporting systems
  • Demonstrated knowledge of OEM manufacturing dynamic vehicle testing systems
  • Ability to develop professional training materials using pre-launch documents
  • Ability to read and interpret a digital multimeter, OEM diagnostic scan tool and other automotive related diagnostic test equipment
  • Ability to effectively conduct one-on-one and group presentations Ability to interpret early engineering level electrical schematic diagrams
  • Ability to read OEM supplier electrical harness prints
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Extensive travel flexibility. Upward of 75% travel, depending upon launch
  • Ability to work independently without supervision
  • ASE certifications
  • Demonstrated presentation skills delivering process and technical training
  • Automotive technical assistance center experience

Required Education:

  • Associate's degree or Certificate in Automotive Technology, engineering or other related discipline
  • High school diploma with eight years of experience as an automotive instructional designer, training developer, automotive instructor and/or manufacturing instructor may be considered in lieu of an associate’s degree

Work Environment:

  • Work is performed in both classroom and plant settings. Working in plant areas may involve exposure to various automotive fumes, fluids, noise, smells, sharp edges and bump hazards that require continuous use of personal protective equipment, i.e., safety glasses, gloves, and head protection
  • Classroom work may involve standing, sitting, walking, occasional lifting (overhead, waist level) from floor, bending, frequent near vision use for reading and computer use
  • Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, bend, kneel, stoop, communicate, reach, and manipulate objects
  • Duties may involve moving materials weighing up to 35 pounds on a regular basis such as automotive components and equipment, as well as papers, files, boxes, computers, etc. Less frequent requirements for moving materials weighing over 35 pounds do exist with the assistance of lifting and moving equipment, i.e., hoists and lift tables
  • Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 70% of the work period while working in the plant areas as well as operating equipment such as computer keyboard, monitor, projector, calculator, printer, and standard office equipment.

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About our Company: -

22nd Century Technologies, Inc., is one of the fastest growing IT Service Integrator and Workforce Solution companies in the United States. Founded in 1997, 22nd Century Technologies is a Certified National Minority Business Enterprise with 6,000 people including 600 Cyber SMEs nationwide supporting our customers in all 50 states, Canada, and Mexico. With HQs in Somerset, NJ and Mclean, VA, 22nd Century has 14 offices throughout the United States. As part of our unrelenting focus on quality and compliance, 22nd Century Technologies’ delivery is based on Certified Matured Processes including CMMI L3 Dev & SVC, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, and ISO 9001 quality processes. With a strong focus on the public sector, 22nd Century currently holds government contracts with 14 out of 15 Federal Executive agencies including DoD, 37 other Federal agencies, 50 States, 115 Local agencies, and 37 School Districts. In the last three years, we have expanded our services to Fortune 500 and other commercial clients and currently support 80 commercial clients.

Recognized among “Best Company to Work For” by Forbes, 22nd Century Technologies, Inc., consistently exceeds our clients’ expectations by focusing on their absolute satisfaction with jobs while keeping our employees motivated.

“22nd Century Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer" and “US Citizens & all other parties authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply."

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour

Experience:

  • automotive instructional design: 4 years (Required)
  • OEM manufacturing training: 4 years (Required)
  • automotive diagnostics/repair: 4 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

  • Detroit, MI 48211 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Dental Insurance

Salary : $35 - $40

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