Manager, Hyundai Technical Training
Fountain Valley, CA, US, 92708
At Hyundai, we’ve rethought our business and created cars that combine performance, quality, design and innovation into a complete package.
It’s time you rethink what you expect from an employer.
At Hyundai, we understand you're not just building a career – you're building a life. We believe in our people and realize that our success is a direct result of our commitment in offering you great opportunities for your career. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for a chance to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today.
WORK MODEL
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Responsible for the research, development, design, production, and distribution of technical training materials used by regional and corporate training staff for the Hyundai Brand.
- Lead and oversee a team of skilled professionals in the creation and delivery of high-quality online training programs for automotive technicians.
- Play a crucial role in ensuring that our technical training content remains up-to-date, engaging, and effective in enhancing the skills and knowledge of our target audience.
HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of technical training designers, setting clear goals, expectations, and performance metrics.
- Foster a collaborative, innovative culture that supports continuous learning and professional growth.
- Oversee the design, development, maintenance, and deployment of just-in-time and web-based technical training content.
- Ensure training materials are accurate, relevant, compliant with industry standards, and validated through rigorous quality assurance.
- Partner with Regional Training Managers, subject matter experts, and global stakeholders to identify training needs and enhance curricula.
- Lead the instructional design process to create engaging, interactive learning experiences for diverse learning styles.
- Integrate multimedia, simulations, and interactive activities to improve learner engagement and comprehension.
- Stay current with automotive technology, e-learning trends, and emerging training tools; evaluate and implement new technologies.
- Manage project timelines, resources, and reporting to ensure on-time delivery of training initiatives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional and international teams to ensure seamless execution of training programs.
- Evaluate training effectiveness through assessments, learner feedback, and performance metrics.
- Analyze data to measure training impact on technician skills and performance, driving continuous improvement.
- Identify issues in course development, recommend corrective actions, and solve content-related challenges.
- Determine appropriate delivery methods for course content.
- Monitor vendor performance, cost-effectiveness, and assist in vendor selection.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE
- Must be a high school graduate.
- Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, Automotive Technology, or a related field preferred.
- Six or more years of experience, with at least three years of directly related experience in automotive technical operations.
- Strong understanding of automotive technology, repair procedures and industry standards.
- Proficiency in e-learning authoring tools, Learning Management Systems (LMS) and multimedia development software.
- Master’s degree a plus.
- Proven experience in instructional design, online learning, and content development preferably in the automotive or technical training industry.
- Two or more years of supervisory experience desired.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Leadership skills and organizational abilities.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to use data-driven insights to enhance training programs.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
WHAT HYUNDAI CAN OFFER YOU
- Compensation Range: $86,800 - $124,000 annual base salary
- Monthly Hyundai/Genesis vehicle lease allowance (including insurance and maintenance)
- Holiday Pay - the company shuts down with pay between Christmas and New Years.
- Vacation and sick time off
- Healthcare insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
- 401(K) company match
- Additional 401(K) Employer Enhanced Contribution program – eligible after 1 year of employment, in addition to the regular employer matching contribution
- Basic life insurance, short- and long-term disability
- Mental health, wellbeing, and employee assistance program
- Health advocate (coordinate care and services, assistance with claim and billing issues, understanding Hyundai benefits)
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
Express your interest by submitting an application. Once your application is received, our recruiting team will review your application to see if you meet the basic and preferred qualifications listed on the job description. For more information on our hiring process please visit our How We Hire page.
OTHER DETAILS
- Normal office duties, as well as management of automotive repair shop, including light lifting (less than 50 lbs.), tool & equipment movement
Our Company adheres to the equal employment opportunity guidelines set forth by federal, state and local laws. The information requested on this form is sought in good faith and will not be used to discriminate against the applicant based on race, religion or creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, marital status, sex or gender (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, or related circumstances), gender identity, gender expression, age, citizenship, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, military and veteran status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local laws.
Nearest Major Market: Orange County
Nearest Secondary Market: Los Angeles
