Technical Instructor

Moog•Blacksburg, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Moog Space and Defense Group is looking for a Technical Instructor to join their team in Blacksburg, Virginia. This role is responsible for developing and delivering training strategies to create and sustain a high-performing organization, ensuring employees possess the necessary technical knowledge and skills. The instructor will use adult learning principles to convert technical training needs into relevant training at all levels of the Moog organization.

Requirements

Bachelors degree with 3 years of manufacturing experience in a technical related capacity or an associate’s degree with 5 years of manufacturing experience in a technical related capacity
Previous training, coaching, or mentoring experience.
Experience with and ability to explain technical processes such as soldering, crimping, safety wire, product inspection etc.
Understanding of an AS9100 Quality Management System.
Proficiency in Microsoft office tools.
Skilled in maintaining professionalism when interacting with people from diverse backgrounds .

Responsibilities

Responsible for developing and delivering training strategies to create and sustain a high-performing organization.
Ensures that Moog employees possess the technical knowledge and skills necessary to perform their jobs effectively.
Using adult learning principles, the instructor provides training in an effective manner, converting technical training needs into relevant training at all levels of the Moog organization.
Demonstrate advanced technical process expertise and a comprehensive understanding of an AS9100 Quality Management System.
Design and development course materials and job aids for students and course instructors in accordance with program requirements, contract specifications, and adult learning principles for all levels of the organization.
Research and assist in the implementation of new training techniques and technologies to ensure high retention rates of learned content.
Implement and utilize methodologies to assess learning and development requirements, ensuring these needs are met through the creation, development, and deployment of associated training.
Determine the appropriate delivery vehicle for the content (e.g. instructor-led, eLearning, blended learning, etc.)
Develop, coach, and mentor subject matter experts who deliver special process training as an additional resource to the Training Systems Group.
Develop and maintain assessment tools to support course content while rigorously assessing participant/trainee knowledge and skills.
Assess the effectiveness of training programs and make improvements to maintain compliance with Quality Management System requirements.
Measure training effectiveness and pursue continuous improvement efforts to ensure high-quality training programs.

Benefits

great compensation package
bonus opportunities
matching 401k
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations)
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Flexible paid time off
holidays
parental leave program
relocation assistance
Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
Tuition Assistance
mentorship and coaching opportunities
leadership development and other personal growth programs
Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our 12 core values.
Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all.