Job Description

Responsibilities

• Develop, deliver, and maintain training programs for inspection methods, including CMM operation, geometrical inspection, visual inspection, and advanced metrology equipment (Keyence, Contracer, etc.).
• Train inspectors and applicable technicians in blueprint/GD&T interpretation and application using precision measurement tools (micrometers, calipers, height gauges, dial indicators, etc.).
• Maintain inspectors, operators, technicians, PRBs (amongst others) qualifications and certification records in compliance with AS9100, AS13100, Nadcap, and customer requirements.
• Develop instructional materials such as visual aids, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and e-learning modules for technical hourly employees to execute operational-specific tasks.
• Collaborate with NDT Level III personnel to elaborate and execute training plans for NDT inspectors.
• Ensure the appropriate employees are trained on the latest revisions of drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Monitor inspection and operational activities and identify training needs based on audit findings, defect trends, or nonconformance reports.
• Support root cause investigations by addressing training or skill gaps related to inspection processes.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation of trainings, competency evaluations, and certifications ensuring 100 traceability of training records.
• Collaborate with Quality Engineering, Manufacturing, and Production teams to address recurring process nonconformities through targeted training.
• Provide refresher training on applicable process methods and equipment for inspectors, technicians and operators as processes or requirements evolve.
• Recommend and integrate new inspection and process technologies into training programs to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Track and report training metrics such as qualification rates, defect detection rates, and training-related audit findings
• Implementation, management and maintenance of the CVP operator certification program
• Facilitate technical onboarding and recurrent training for manufacturing personnel and engineers.
• Administer the Learning Management System (LMS) to track certifications, expiration dates, and specialized qualifications (e.g., Visual acuity, Special Processes amongst others).
• Monitor training effectiveness through on-the-job evaluations and performance metrics.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Engineering, Aerospace, or related field (or equivalent aerospace inspection/quality experience).
• Minimum 3–5 years of aerospace manufacturing or inspection experience.
• Strong knowledge of aerospace quality standards (AS9100, AS13100; NADCAP preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver technical training programs.
• Strong documentation, organizational, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and electronic training records
• Strong attachment to written procedures

Desired Characteristics

• Ability to manage training and personnel development on a variety of positions and backgrounds
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. for delivering training and reports
• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn​
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively​
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed ​
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative​
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

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