Manufacturing Technical Capability Manager

Our client is a global high-tech power conversion and control company.

Responsibilities

• Our client, a leading manufacturing organisation in the electronics industry, is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Technical Capability Manager to lead technical capability development across its manufacturing operations.
• This position will be responsible for establishing and strengthening technical training systems for engineers, technicians, and production employees. The successful candidate will work closely with manufacturing and technical functions to ensure employees have the knowledge, practical skills, and certifications required to perform effectively, safely, and in accordance with quality standards.
• The role will also play an important part in supporting operational excellence, workforce development, new product introduction, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Position Summary

• Develop and manage the overall technical training strategy and annual training plan in line with manufacturing and business requirements.
• Identify technical competency requirements and training gaps across production, engineering, and maintenance functions.
• Develop and implement structured, competency-based technical training programmes for engineers, technicians, operators, and other manufacturing personnel.
• Oversee training related to electronics manufacturing processes, assembly, testing, production equipment, and maintenance activities.
• Establish and maintain technical training materials, work instructions, learning modules, qualification criteria, and certification programmes.
• Lead technical onboarding and structured on-the-job training for new employees.
• Develop and maintain competency frameworks, skills matrices, and requalification systems.
• Work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, EHS, and other relevant functions to identify capability gaps and develop appropriate training solutions.
• Ensure technical training programmes support manufacturing performance, product quality, workplace safety, compliance, and customer requirements.
• Lead and develop a team of technical trainers, and ensure appropriate training resources, facilities, and equipment are available.
• Establish appropriate training KPIs, and monitor the effectiveness of technical training programmes.
• Analyse training results and workforce competency data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support new product introduction and process changes by ensuring relevant employees receive appropriate technical training and qualifications.
• Promote a continuous-learning and continuous-improvement culture within the manufacturing organisation.
• Ensure all training activities comply with applicable safety, quality, and company requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in technical training, manufacturing engineering, production engineering, or a similar role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of electronics manufacturing and production operations, preferably with exposure to SMT, PCBA, testing, assembly, or related processes.
• Experience developing and managing technical competency and certification programmes.
• Hands-on experience with OJT, practical skills assessment, qualification/requalification, and structured technical learning programmes.
• Proven ability to work with manufacturing and engineering teams to identify competency gaps and improve workforce capability.
• Experience using skills matrices, competency assessments, and training performance indicators to measure and improve training effectiveness.
• Understanding of manufacturing quality systems, safety requirements, and relevant industry standards.
• Experience supporting continuous improvement, process changes, or new product introduction would be advantageous.