The Technical Training Specialist plays a crucial role in advancing employees' technical skills and preparing them for success in maintaining the factory's manufacturing equipment and facilities. Reporting to the Technical Training Manager, the Specialist is tasked with the development, delivery, and continuous improvement of training resources, executing training needs assessments, evaluating initiatives, and managing the entire user learning process. This role focuses on building capabilities in Body-in-White joining, fixturing, and dimensional control to ensure robust body geometry, weld integrity, and throughput.
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Key Responsibilities
Training Operations
- Conduct Training Needs Assessments to identify training and development requirements
- Design and develop customized training programs, including workshops, seminars, and online learning modules
- Facilitate and deliver training programs to employees at all levels
- Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and provide feedback for improvements
- Collaborate with line managers and HR to integrate training with performance management
- Stay updated on industry best practices in training and learning methodologies
- Manage training budgets and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
- Own and update the Dojo Station related to shop-specific functions and manufacturing processes.
Technical Training Specialty and Ownership:
- Create modules on RSW, MIG/GMAW, laser welding/brazing, clinching, hemming, sealing; gun maintenance, tip dressing, nugget quality.
- Teach fixtures, clamp plans, locators, GD&T, CMM checks, inline metrology, datum strategy, tolerance stacks, re-clamping logic.
- Introduce basics of robotics (ABB/Fanuc), weld schedules, path optimization, and safety practices.
- Develop content on defect prevention: spatter control, expulsion avoidance, pull testing; destructive vs. non-destructive tests; control plans.
- Coach on A3, PFMEA linkage, LPA, Jidoka, and Andon response.
- Discuss materials behavior (aluminum/steel), galvanic concerns, sealant cure profiles.
Skills
- BIW tooling
- Joining processes
- Dimensional analysis
- Basics of robotics
- PFMEA
- LPA
- Safety systems
- Basics of MES
- Lean management
- Cranes Material Handling
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Mechatronics/Welding Engineering
- 3+ years of experience in BIW or welding automation; robot programming experience preferred
- CLPD/CPTD certification is a plus
- Experience in a training and development role within a professional setting
- Strong knowledge of adult learning principles and methodologies
- Excellent facilitation and public speaking skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
- Ability to work independently and collaborate within a team
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Location
King Abdullah Economic City.
