Smart Fab Learning & Development Specialist (temporary assignment)
The assignment
- We're seeking a dynamic Learning & Development Specialist to support our Smart Fab initiative, a strategic program to implement software solutions for automated manufacturing. This role involves designing the learning and development approach and rolling it out in cooperation with HR. However, the major contribution we are looking for, is the improvement of existing and creation of additional training content, as well as the delivery of training sessions.
- Initially, the focus will be on our new Manufacturing Execution System (MES). You will guide the program team, business representatives and expert users to enhance over 1500 users’ capabilities on both software systems and new way of working. In the next phase, your responsibilities will expand to include training activities for additional Smart Fab solutions dealing with equipment integration, material automation and data excellence.
- Your responsibilities cover the entire Learning & Development Cycle from assessing capability needs, designing learning strategies and curriculum, developing content, leveraging learning technology and platforms provided by HR, delivering training interventions to measuring learning effectiveness.
- You will be working under the guidance of the Smart Fab Change Manager.
Required knowledge and skills
- You hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field, providing you a solid foundation to understand, and to successfully communicate, technical challenges and solutions in a complex manufacturing environment. Alternatively, you have acquired the technical knowledge during your professional experience. .
- You are fluent in English; knowledge of Dutch is beneficial.
- You can engage and deliver in an international environment, with colleagues from all over the world.
- You have proven your capability in instructional material development and content design, with a solid understanding of workplace learning principles, curriculum development, and delivery methods (virtual/in-person).
- Understanding of change management (familiarity with the ADKAR framework) is a strong asset, preferably experienced in a transformation setting.
- The ideal candidate is highly independent and brings proven, hands-on experience that can be immediately leveraged and built upon.
- You possess strong organizational skills with an eye for detail, able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines. Empowered by collaborative, influencing and communication skills, you are practical and service-oriented, enjoy building, fixing, and improving.
- You actively look for feedback and are quick to adjust.
What we offer
We offer you an exciting temporary assignment in which you will be part of a community that makes the impossible possible. Together, we shape the technology that will define the society of tomorrow.
- Duration of the assignment: minimum 1 year
- Desired start date: 02/01/2026
- Work regime: full time
Location
Leuven: Hybrid - partly onsite and partly remote
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*For this temporary position, you can apply as a candidate, the employment is then through an employment agency or other third party. If you are a Freelancer (independent consultant) we also welcome your application.