Senior Assembly and Test Technical Trainer

Moog•Buffalo, NY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Assembly and Test Technical Trainer works as part of a team to train and mentor employees and other trainers in the skills and knowledge needed to become proficient assemblers and test technicians supporting Moog precision hardware. The role leads and coordinates daily activities for the assembly and test area training program, supporting organizational needs and employee development while enhancing the technical skills and knowledge of entry-level trainers. The trainer also contributes specialized assembly and test workmanship standards to course improvements and training catalogue development. The role delivers training in assembly and test processes, adapts instruction to different learning styles, and supports hands-on and kit-based learning across multiple work centers. It assesses training effectiveness and skills gaps, develops appropriate training solutions, and provides day-to-day guidance on training concerns. Working under minimal supervision, the Senior Trainer acts as an assembly and test lead and may oversee up to two direct reports.

Requirements

Five years of relevant technical experience.
Proven subject matter expertise in assembly and test processes for mechanical or electrical assemblies.
Instructor-level capability for assembly and test certifications and processes such as Torque, O-ring, Lee Plug and Helicoil installation, and Conformal Coating.
Extensive knowledge that includes some understanding of theoretical concepts used in Servo-valves, electronics boxes, and actuation systems, with emphasis on practical application of specialized methods and techniques.
Ability to translate complex technical standards and specific product or process knowledge to address organizational skills gaps.
Ability to train one-on-one and in groups, typically 2–24 students, on assembly operations, process tools, operations safety, and kit-based learning across multiple work centers.
Ability to complete tasks and solve problems that may have complicated solutions.
Ability to work under minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Technical or vocational degree.

Responsibilities

Train and mentor employees and other trainers in assembly and test skills and knowledge.
Lead and coordinate daily activities for the assembly and test area training program.
Contribute specialized assembly and test workmanship standards to course improvements and catalogue development.
Train groups of varying sizes, typically 2–24 students, and adapt teaching methods to different learning styles.
Coordinate and deliver training sessions, including hands-on workshops.
Train students on assembly operations, process tools such as I-WIN, EHRs, and TIPQA, and operations safety; coach them through kit-based learning in multiple work centers.
Support senior content developers with routine tasks.
Work with internal and external stakeholders to align training programs with organizational goals and industry standards.
Assess training effectiveness using feedback and performance metrics and implement improvements as needed.
Conduct skills gap analyses and develop training solutions for individual students and the campus.
Provide guidance and coaching on day-to-day training concerns within the assembly and test area.
Act as an assembly and test lead, delegate tasks to training team members, and review their work product.
Bring Moog values to work each day.