Manufacturing Assistance Instructor

Job Title

Manufacturing Assistance Instructor I

Brownsville, Texas

Full‑Time

Proposed Minimum Salary: $5,833.34 per month

The Manufacturing Assistance Instructor coordinates, prepares, and delivers Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies training, Leadership Essentials and Maintenance Training for the RAMI/TRAIN project in Brownsville and the COAST project in Corpus Christi.

This position focuses on delivering practical instruction on waste reduction, process efficiency, and operational excellence using tools such as Kaizen, 5S, and Six Sigma concepts.

The role involves training a broad audience—including technicians, managers, and executives—in manufacturing, commercial, and government organizations. The instructor applies adult‑learning theories and learning styles to maximize learner success and overall course effectiveness.

Educational delivery is supported by a variety of media. The instructor also assists in curriculum development projects to maintain course relevance and support customer needs.

Assists in scheduling training deliveries, coordinates participant registration and logistics, compiles data, and ensures quality control measures are met.

Maintains excellent relationships with customers and internal support personnel. The position reports to the Project Manager – TRAIN Project.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, manufacturing, or an applicable field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five years of hands‑on lean manufacturing experience.
• One year of experience in adult education and/or training of lean manufacturing tools.
• Must have a valid motor vehicle operator’s license or be able to obtain one within 30 days of employment.
• Equivalency options: an Associate’s Degree with seven years of hands‑on lean manufacturing experience or a High School Diploma/GED with nine years of hands‑on lean manufacturing experience.

• Medical, dental, vision, life‑ and long‑term disability insurance through The Texas A&M System with TEEX contributions.
• Family enrollment available.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
• 12‑15 paid holidays per year.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• Wellness programs and release time.
• Access to online learning platforms.
• Educational reimbursement assistance and release time.
• Leadership development programs.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. The Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) is an equal‑opportunity employer.