Technical Training Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Build and lead the Technical Training team from the ground up, including trainer qualification and capability development.
• Develop and execute annual technical training and certification plans.
• Lead and develop a team of Technical Instructors/Trainers.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams to identify skill gaps and training needs.
• Establish competency frameworks, skills matrices, qualification standards, and recertification requirements.
• Ensure effective technical certification, and workforce capability development.
• Support production ramp-ups, new product introductions (NPI), and manufacturing readiness through structured training programs.
• Monitor training effectiveness and drive continuous improvement of training programs.
• Manage training records, compliance, and training systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Technical or related discipline.
• 8+ years of technical training experience within a manufacturing or high-tech manufacturing environment.
• Experience developing and implementing technical training plans, certification programs, and competency frameworks.
• Experience leading Technical Trainers, Instructors, or a technical training function.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and workforce capability development.
• Able to engage effectively with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Operations stakeholders.
• Experience supporting semiconductor or other high-tech manufacturing environments is preferred.