Overview

This role is perfect for individuals with a technical background and a passion for training and developing others. As a part of the Signal Solutions Business Unit, you will have the opportunity to help Mercury cultivate talent and build a strong talent pipeline. You will be based in Oxnard, CA.

Responsibilities

• Constructing, managing, and delivering technical content and courseware for technicians and assemblers.
• Determining the most suitable approach to training, including hands-on, simulation, videos, on-line, self-paced, etc.
• Creating assessments to evaluate learning effectiveness and instructional improvement opportunities.
• Supervising the Technician Apprentice Program, ensuring successful completion of employees enrolled in the program while providing guidance and mentorship to those employees.
• Conducting or working with subject matter experts to deliver RF technician and assembler training.
• Analyzing other training requirements and making recommendations for needed training.
• Partnering with Mercury’s Leaning and Development team to ensure best practices.
• Introducing Lean training – 7S – initial and continuous training to operations team.
• Exploring and applying for state and federal training grants.
• Supporting the production floor during peak periods.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of experience as a technical trainer in an electronics manufacturing organization, aerospace and defense preferred.
• Degree in a pertinent technical field.
• Knowledge in instructional design for technical subjects.
• Capacity to address training needs through a combination of coursework and practical, hands-on, or self-paced training.
• Working knowledge of MS Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint).
• Outstanding communication skills and comfortable speaking to groups of employees.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• CTT+ (Certified Technical Trainer) certification is a strong asset.
• Experience in course authoring tools such as Brainshark, Articulate, or Captivate.
• Technician experience.
• 6sigma green belt and 6sigma training.
• Experience as technical trainer in an RF/Microwave organization.

Salary info:

$30 - $45 / hr