AM Training Specialist

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Process Design and Implementation: Develop and refine process instructions. Ensure these processes are diligently communicated, trained to, and followed.
• Audits and Inspections: Conduct scheduled audits on machine performance and support the implementation of robust programs for continuous improvement, including space inspections, audits, and surveillances.
• Quality Control: Be accountable to AS9100D guidelines and drive a "quality-first" culture across all manufacturing operations.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including production, quality assurance, AM service, machine shop to ensure smooth operations and to resolve process issues.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement using structured problem solving (A3/8D), waste elimination, and targeted kaizen to improve flow and performance.
• Documentation: Standardize processes and work content to reduce variation, improve first-pass yield, and enable predictable staffing models and flexible labor deployment.
• Training: Partner with Operations, Safety, and Quality to develop, implement, and maintain the company's training platform, ensuring all employees remain current on required role-specific training, certifications, and…
• Additional Responsibilities: Undertake additional tasks as needed to meet departmental objectives.

Job requirements

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
• Understanding of the product life cycle (NPI to scaled production), LEAN manufacturing principles, and change management.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation (mechanical drawings, work instructions, building plans, equipment specifications, electrical schematics, etc.).
• Reliable, organized, and detail-oriented with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Passion for employee development and enjoy the process of training and developing both new hires and veteran production staff.
• Experience troubleshooting manufacturing processes and equipment in dynamic production environments.
• Experience supporting process development.
• Knowledge of 5S, Lean Manufacturing, or Six Sigma principles.