Technical Trainer

Northrop Grumman, Propulsion Systems, is currently seeking a Technical Trainer to join our Technical Training Team. The position will be based at our (Bacchus, Freeport Center, Promontory) facility in Magna, Clearfield, Corrine, Utah.

Role Description & Responsibilities

The Technical Trainer will work with Operations leadership at their designated location to support all training needs of the Case Value Stream. Helping facilitate the creation of effective training modules for on-the-job training (OJT) modules will also be a key role for the Technical Trainer. In addition, the Technical Trainer will work with management to assign appropriate training courses, resolve issues with the Learning Management System (LMS), and support leadership in their efforts to keep all employees current on their required training to perform their jobs safely and efficiently.

A successful Technical Trainer will have a background that includes knowledge of production floor processes and manufacturing methods. The position requires coordination with the training team and subject matter experts on suggested course content and scheduling of training events.

The Technical Trainer will have responsibility for the entire value stream, which requires a candidate who maintains a proactive approach in all their work. Initiative and ownership of tasks are crucial, but a successful candidate needs to be able to work within a multi-disciplinary team, plus receive feedback and take direction from managers at multiple levels.

As the owner of value stream training, the Technical Trainer may be required to support training events outside of their standard working schedule. This requires a candidate who has the ability to occasionally work off-shifts or weekends to ensure Operations can maintain production readiness.

Education Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED plus eight (8) years directly relevant experience -or- a Bachelor’s degree plus three (3) years relevant experience.

  • Relevant experience is defined as working in a production operations environment, leadership experience making key decisions, and/or as a trainer in an operational environment.

• This position may be filled at a higher level for applicants with a high school diploma or GED plus eleven (11) years directly relevant experience -or- a Bachelor’s degree plus six (6) years relevant experience.

Minimum Requirements

• Knowledge of production floor processes and manufacturing methods

• Experience with organizing, directing, and coordinating training activities

• Strong interpersonal communication skills

• Strong general computer skills, especially Microsoft Office

• The ability to be work on several different events and projects simultaneously

• Strong organization, planning, and collaboration skills

• Ability to occasionally support production training needs on off-shifts and weekends

• Strong written and oral communication skills using multiple methods (phone, text, email)

• Strong attention to detail

• Secret Clearance required or the ability to obtain

Preferred Requirements

• Knowledge of Propulsion System locations and processes

• Prior training experience in a production environment

• Experience writing technical documents or training packets

• Experience with a Learning Management System (LMS), preferably Global Learning Exchange (GLX)

• Experience with a Manufacturing Execution System (MES), preferably Solumina or Electronic Shop Instruction (ESI)

• Familiar with methods to create standard work or job breakdowns

This position reports to Corinne, UT, USA, however, you are able to work from any of the additional 2 locations listed above.

The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.