Training Manager

Site Training Manager

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do:

Site Training will serve as the subject matter expert for the creation and delivery of On-The-Job manufacturing technical training for the Machining & Quality competencies throughout the Asheville facility. This position will also provide and develop leadership development training for people leaders. This position will partner with department leaders to assess current and future training needs and institute training plans for new and existing employees to ensure a world class workforce.

Key Role and Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain standardized technical curriculum for employees at the Pratt & Whitney Asheville site. Partner with key stakeholders on the Engineering, Quality Assurance and Operations teams to develop, maintain and deploy training.
• Implement a Learning Management System for various departments on site
• Conduct assessments to determine necessary technical proficiencies and develop an effective and transferable training program for hourly employees. Facilitate and deliver technical training through various delivery methods (in person, on-line, self-directed, etc).
• Partner with third-party vendors to deliver training on new and existing equipment, processes, and competencies. Establish standard work and best practices that can be leveraged across the business.
• Proactively and routinely inform management of training status, gaps, and options to close training gaps. Actively participate in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to meet Training Department objectives.
• Coordinate the Asheville on-boarding process with Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College and Pratt & Whitney Asheville Operations and Quality teams.
• Assure compliance with training documentation procedures and record maintenance requirements. Assist the Operations & Operational Excellence teams in other areas as needed.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years experience
• Work schedule: Onsite, and must be willing to support pre- and post-shift training, weekend, and other alternate schedules to meet organizational training needs.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
• Travel up to 10%.

Qualifications We Value:

• 3+ years of experience in technical training, certification as a Train-the-Trainer.
• 15+ Years of related experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of lean principles.
• Proven ability to coordinate and complete project objectives in a timely and efficient manner.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; and excellent overall technical skills.
• Advanced Blueprint interpretation and GD&T skills.
• Proven experience designing, writing technical content, and evaluating deliverables under aggressive timelines in a manufacturing setting.
• Passion for learning new equipment, ideas and systems quickly, combined with the ability to translate business requirements into employee friendly training materials.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.