ABOUT PER SCHOLAS:

For 30 years, Per Scholas has been on a mission to drive mobility and opportunity in the ever-advancing technology landscape by unlocking the untapped potential of individuals, uplifting communities, and meeting the needs of employers through rigorous tech training. By teaming up with dynamic employer partners, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to innovative startups, we’re forging inclusive tech talent pipelines, fulfilling an ever-increasing need for skilled talent. With national remote training and campuses in 20+ cities and counting, Per Scholas offers no-cost training programs in the most sought-after tech skills, spanning Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data Engineering, IT Support, Software Engineering, and more. To date, 30,000+ individuals have been trained through Per Scholas, propelling their professional trajectories into high-growth tech careers with salaries three times higher than their pre-training earnings. Learn more by visiting PerScholas.org and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
PerScholas hires within the following states: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, MD, MA, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TX, WA
POSITION TITLE: Director, Product SME Advanced Manufacturing
Location: Remote (with travel to advanced manufacturing sites as needed, approximately 15-20%)
Reports To: Senior Director, Strategy & Product Design
Employment type: Fulltime

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

We are seeking an experienced Subject Matter Expert (SME) & Curriculum Developer with hands-on advanced manufacturing experience to design and develop scalable training solutions and instructor resources for skilled trades roles in the manufacturing sector.

CURRICULUM DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE:

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• Minimum 1 year of experience in instructional design, curriculum development, or technical training program facilitation

• Demonstrated success in developing or providing training with competency-based education materials and assessment frameworks
• Demonstrable experience in translating employer feedback into immersive and engaging educational/training content
• Proven ability to translate complex technical concepts into teachable, structured learning experiences
• Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS) and e-learning authoring tools
• Familiarity with multimedia content creation tools and instructional technology integration
• Experience with virtual laboratory environments and simulation-based learning platforms

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience developing training programs for community colleges, technical schools, or workforce development organizations
• Professional certifications in maintenance-related disciplines (electrical, mechanical, reliability, safety)
• Knowledge of scaling training programs across multiple locations or enterprises.
• Hands-on experience with virtual labs, augmented reality (AR), or interactive simulations for technical learning.
• Experience with SCORM/xAPI content development and learning analytics platforms
• Familiarity with competency-based education and credentialing frameworks.
• Experience with working in supply chain industries.
• Knowledge of equipment common to food processing (e.g., conveyor systems, automated packaging lines) is a plus.
• Experience in food manufacturing or similar regulated industries (e.g., CPG, pharma) preferred, including familiarity with GMP, HACCP, FDA/USDA compliance, and sanitation procedures.
• Experience developing training for equipment common in food manufacturing, including automated fillers, case packers, palletizers, CIP systems, and hygienic conveyors.

THIS ROLE BLENDS:

• Technical expertise in maintenance operations
• Content development skills
• Digital innovation

YOU WILL SUPPORT THE CREATION OF COMPREHENSIVE HYBRID LEARNING MODELS FOR ROLES SUCH AS:

• Maintenance Technicians
• Maintenance Trainees
• Industrial Electromechanics
  This is a highly collaborative position requiring direct engagement with plant leaders, technical subject matter experts (SMEs), community college partners, and external training organizations to create repeatable, data-informed, competency-based, and industry-aligned training programs and instructor resources for our national advanced manufacturing partners.