Lead SME– Mechanical Engineering

Job Description

The Lead SME – Mechanical will head the Mechanical and allied engineering content vertical, with a primary focus on re-packaging existing courses to drive learner engagement and measurable learning outcomes. The role requires deep domain expertise, strong academic insight, and the ability to lead a team of SMEs and instructional designers. The candidate will also support presales efforts by providing academic and technical inputs during customer discussions and solution presentations. Qualifications Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline (e.g., Mechatronics, Production, Automotive). 12–18 years of experience across academia and/or industry, with demonstrated leadership in engineering education or training roles. Proven ability to manage teams and collaborate with product, sales, and delivery functions in an EdTech setup. Key Responsibilities Content Repackaging & Structuring: Redesign and modularize existing learning content to enhance clarity, learner experience, and application orientation. Learner Engagement: Integrate real-world case studies, practice exercises, assessments, and interactive elements to improve course effectiveness. Team Leadership: Mentor and guide a team of subject matter experts and instructional designers; review and approve academic content for quality and relevance. Outcome Tracking: Align content with clearly defined learning outcomes and implement tracking mechanisms to monitor learner progress and impact. Presales Support: Participate in technical discussions with clients, helping articulate academic value propositions and content fitment during presales pitches. Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with content, media, sales, and delivery teams to ensure seamless program execution and quality assurance. Show more Show less