Training & Development Lead

Location: Noida

Department: Human Resources / Quality & Operations

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

The Training & Development Lead is responsible for designing, implementing, and governing an end-to-end employee 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.

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.

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).

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.

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).

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.