Senior Technical Trainer

Rocket Lab•Middle River, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Trainer will be based out of Rocket Lab’s Space Structures Complex in Middle River MD. The Senior Trainer develops and delivers hands-on training to ensure technicians are proficient in aerospace manufacturing, assembly, and repair processes while meeting safety, quality, and regulatory standards. This role partners with engineering, quality, and production teams to assess skills, address process gaps, and promote continuous improvement on the shop floor.

Requirements

High School Diploma and 8+ years of experience in manufacturing or related industry
Experience in training and developing and implementing learning strategies
Must be certified or able to become certified in all composites work centers
Intermediate Math Skills
Experience training and mentoring newer technicians on industry standards and specific processes
Expert knowledge of the following tool use and demonstrated capability to apply them to achieve complex composite assemblies: Pneumatic tools, Caliper, Micrometers, Hand tools, Power tools, Precision measurement instruments
Familiarity working with and conforming to drilling, laminating, and assembly prints
Experience working with material data sheets
Demonstrated experience coordinating cross-functional teams and managing complex projects within a rapidly evolving environment.

Nice To Haves

Broad Industry manufacturing experience from previous appointments
Advanced Prepreg manufacturing knowledge
Resin infusion knowledge
BS Degree
Learning/Training Development

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver training programs for aerospace manufacturing, assembly, and repair processes
Train personnel on aerospace-grade materials, including prepregs, resins, fibers, core materials, and adhesives
Ensure training emphasizes compliance with aerospace standards, engineering drawings, and specifications (e.g., FAA, AS9100)
Create and maintain work instructions, visual aids, and training documentation aligned with aerospace quality requirements
Evaluate technician proficiency through practical assessments, on-the-job observations, and skills certifications
Support onboarding, recurrent training, and cross-training of composite technicians
Collaborate with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams to address defects, rework, and process improvements
Troubleshoot composite manufacturing issues and incorporate lessons learned into training content
Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement on the production floor