Responsible for the design, development, and delivery of comprehensive technical and safety training to production employees, engineers, and quality assurance staff. This role involves both classroom instruction and hands-on coaching on the production floor, ensuring all personnel are proficient in required manufacturing processes and compliant with rigorous aerospace regulations.
Responsibilities:
- Curriculum Development: Analyze training needs through collaboration with engineers and subject matter experts (SMEs) to develop new curriculum, lesson plans, and instructional materials, including job aids, digital content, and simulations.
- Instruction & Coaching: Deliver formal instructor-led training, hands-on demonstrations, and on-the-job training (OJT) for various manufacturing and inspection processes.
- Compliance & Standards: Design and maintain training content aligned with aerospace industry standards and regulatory requirement.
- Assessment & Evaluation: Develop and implement methods to validate training effectiveness, including knowledge checks, skills demonstrations, and proficiency assessments, using results for continuous program improvement.
- Records Management: Coordinate course scheduling and accurately maintain training records and certifications within the company's Learning Management System (LMS) to ensure audit readiness and compliance.
- Collaboration & Support: Partner with quality, safety, and operations leaders to identify skill gaps, prevent recurring nonconformances, and support continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., 4S, built-in-quality).
Job Skills & Abilities:
- Excellent communication, presentation, and technical writing skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, understandable training content.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and various knowledge levels.
- Knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical manuals.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or GED required
- Associate's degree or technical diploma in a related discipline is preferred
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment, preferably within the aerospace industry.
- Prior experience developing and delivering technical training programs (classroom, hands-on, and blended learning).
- Experience with relevant software and tools, such as an MES (Manufacturing Execution System), CAD software (e.g., Catia, SolidWorks), and Microsoft Office/Google suite.
- Working knowledge and/or active certification in relevant industry standards (e.g., Certified IPC Trainer (CIT) for J-STD-001 or IPC/WHMA-A-620) is highly desirable.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to access all production areas of NHBB facilities.
- Must be willing to travel (<10%)</span>
If you are ready to take your engineering career to new heights while working in a supportive environment that values innovation and teamwork, we invite you to apply today at NH Ball Bearings!
WORK AUTHORIZATION: Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or have asylum or refugee status in the U.S. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided.
Job Type: Full-time