Manufacturing Technical Trainer

Job Title:
Manufacturing Technical Trainer

Exempt Status:
Exempt

Location:
Cheshire, CT

Company Description
Hanwha Aerospace USA has long been recognized as a leader in the development and supply of flight critical Aerospace/Defense components and assemblies. Operating out of four state-of-the-art facilities located in Connecticut, Hanwha Aerospace USA offers growth and career development opportunities to enrich your talents.

Summary
The Manufacturing Technical Trainer develops and conducts technical training programs to ensure the safe and effective performance of Manufacturing/Production employees. Training includes both classroom and on-the-job training and would incorporate both conceptual and hands-on instructional methods. Responsibilities would also include working closely with Learning & Development leadership and topic subject matter experts to develop new curricula; assuring training meets relevant regulatory requirements and HAU practices, procedures and policies;

conducting training quality assurance audits and qualification of manufacturing/production employees.

• Works with manufacturing/production personnel and supervisors to analyze job tasks and current field performance to determine training needs and program content.
• Designs, develops and delivers training content (ILT, OJT or other training modalities) including written materials, technical information, work instructions and presentations.
• Effectively implements training programs and field training quality audit programs.
• Supervises, directs and instructs trainees during classroom, hands-on and on-the-job training assignments.
• Evaluates performance during training and follows up on students learning through field visits, observations and refresher training.
• Provide coaching to employees on job performance.
• Provides updates and incorporates new procedures and revisions into training programs and reviews work with vendors, technical experts, engineers, and manufacturing/production personnel.

• Must be a “U.S. Person” as defined by the U.S. Government and able to work without restrictions with ITAR related data
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business Administration or related discipline or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of technical manufacturing experience.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of military and commercial design standards.
• Knowledge of tooling and part materials and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and standard business practices
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering work instructions
• Ability to initiate, record, recommend, verify, and implement corrective actions or solutions to problems relating to product, process or quality system.
• Ability to obtain Lean Leader certification.
• Knowledge of ISO 9002 standards and demonstrated ability to lead or support implementation initiatives to ensure compliance and maintain certification
• Must have strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, ability to present theory and concepts, as well as hands‑on technical instruction with clarity, confidence and enthusiasm.
• Ability to travel domestically between HAU sites – 10% max

The essential functions of this position may vary based on specific assignments, work locations, and operational needs. Physical capability is evaluated through a post-offer, pre-employment Human Performance Evaluation (HPE), which assesses an individual’s ability to perform the essential functions of the job safely and effectively, with or without reasonable accommodation, in accordance with applicable laws.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform.

Hanwha Aerospace USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation, and Gender Identity or Expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.

• Subject to change with or without notice*