Automotive Plant Instructor(Full Time/on Call)

**It is important to note that this position is based out of the Toronto, Canada area in order to effectively serve our customers. Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Will frequently call on Oshawa and Cami Training Centers.**

Technology is evolving quickly, and our team in on the lines at automotive plants to ensure our high-tech knowledge is transferred to those on the line building our vehicles. Vertex Professional Services (VPS) is hiring End of Line Automotive Plant Instructor(s) specializing in vehicle electric systems who will be responsible for analysis, research, development and delivery of manufacturing processes and technical launch training. On-site support to Original Equipment Manufacturer (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
- 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** five years’ experience as an automotive technician, automotive instructor and/or manufacturing instructor, to include,
- One year experience with OEM or an aftermarket / independent repair facility
- Demonstrated knowledge of automotive systems from an advanced diagnostics perspective
- Development of professional training materials using pre-launch documents
- Effectively conduct one-on-one and group presentations
- Must have experience with and ability to:

- Accurately reading and interpreting tools such as a digital multimeter, OEM diagnostic scan tool, and other automotive related diagnostic test equipment
- Interpreting early engineering level electrical schematic diagrams
- Reading OEM supplier electrical harness prints
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Ability to work independently without supervision
- Extensive travel flexibility; upward of 50% travel, depending upon launch
- Valid Driver's License
- Valid Passport

**Desired Skills**:

- Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification in Electrical is highly desired
- Demonstrated presentation skills delivering process and technical training
- Automotive technical assistance center
- Bilingual in Spanish a plus

**Required Education**
- Associates Degree or Certificate in Automotive Technology, engineering or other related discipline
- High school diploma with eight years' experience as an automotive instructional designer, training developer, automotive instructor and/or manufacturing instructor may be considered in lieu of an associate degree

V2X is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment in which we recognize and value each other’s differences as well as fostering a culture that promotes its core values: Professionalism, Integrity, and Respect. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran.