Training & Development Lead

Location: Noida

Department: Human Resources / Quality & Operations

Reports To: HR Manager / dotted line reporting to Head of Quality (QMS)

Job Purpose

The Training & Development Lead is an individual contributor role responsible for designing, implementing, and governing an end-to-end learning framework using the ADDIE model. This role bridges general HR/organizational development and technical competency mapping, ensuring all training processes comply with ISO 9001:2015 (Clause 7.2 – Competence) standards.

This is a hands-on, individual contributor role requiring the ability to independently manage the complete T&D function, including planning, coordination, execution, documentation, and tracking. Please apply only if you are comfortable independently managing these responsibilities without a dedicated team.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• End-to-End Training Management (ADDIE Model)
  
  

Analysis: Conduct organization-wide Training Needs Analysis (TNA) across general, HR, soft-skills, and technical product/process domains.

Design & Development: Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to build structured training modules, SOPs, and On-the-Job Training (OJT) frameworks.

Implementation: Schedule, coordinate, and facilitate both internal technical deep-dives and external certification programs.

Evaluation: Measure training effectiveness post-30/60 days via performance data, manager sign-offs, and skill evaluations.

• QMS & ISO 9001 Governance
  
  

Maintain and update the organization's Training SOP and centralized QMS documentation.

Maintain auditor-ready records, including Skills Matrices, signed attendance logs, training plans, and effectiveness sign-offs.

Lead internal and external audit readiness for Clause 7.2 (Competence, Training, and Awareness).

• Technical & Operational Competency Mapping
  
  

Partner with engineering, firmware, hardware, and assembly leads to map technical roles to required skill levels.

Formalize peer review mechanisms, OJT sign-offs, and high-voltage/lab safety training logs.

• Metrics & Reporting
  
  

Track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): Training Completion Rate (>90%), Training Effectiveness Rate (>85%), and Skill Gap Reduction.

Present quarterly training metrics and compliance reports to management during Management Review Meetings (MRM).

Qualifications & Key Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience: 4–7 years of experience in Learning & Development (L&D) or Training, ideally within engineering, electronics, automotive, or tech manufacturing startups.

Quality Standards: Hands-on experience or strong working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 (Clause 7.2) compliance requirements.

Framework Mastery: Demonstrated expertise using the ADDIE model for instructional design.

Skills: Excellent communication, stakeholder management, record-keeping, and the ability to interface with technical engineering leads.