Training Manager (Onsite)

RTX • Columbus, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building, and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious. Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country, or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight‑knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future. At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond? The Training Manager is a key member of the Manufacturing & Assembly (M&A) Discipline Health organization within Pratt & Whitney Operations. This role is responsible for leading the strategy, development, deployment, and continuous improvement of technical training for the Columbus M&A workforce, including both hourly production associates and frontline leaders. This position partners closely with Module Center (Mod Center) leadership, HR, subject matter experts (SMEs), and production supervisors to understand capability needs and ensure workforce proficiency in support of safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives. The Training Manager also plays a central role in establishing enterprise‑aligned training standards, curriculum frameworks, and qualification processes across the Mod Center. Success in this role requires strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, expertise in curriculum design and adult learning, and the ability to lead change in a complex, matrixed environment. This position directly supervises technical trainers and may manage external or vendor training resources as needed. This role supports the Manufacturing & Assembly site in Columbus, GA and requires an understanding of manufacturing processes used in Columbus Forge Blades and Disks, including forging of titanium and nickel alloys, heat treatment, precision machining, surface conditioning, and nondestructive inspection (NDI).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in with 8 or more years of experience relevant to training, coaching and/or performance development OR a Master's degree with 5 or more years of relevant experience
• Proficiency in technical communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office products, digital learning platforms, and training systems

Nice To Haves

• Experience in technical training, instructional design, or adult learning / Train‑the‑Trainer certification
• Working knowledge of Mod Center or M&A operations (machining, forging, heat treat, assembly, NDI, or related processes)
• Project management experience and ability to lead change in a matrixed environment
• Knowledge of Lean principles or continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience developing technical documentation, job aids, and competency assessments
• Familiarity with Industry 4.0 or digital manufacturing concepts

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of technical trainers (as assigned), including work direction, coaching, performance development, and assignment of training deliverables
• Engage Mod Center leadership to understand business needs and define training priorities for the hourly and salaried production workforce
• Develop, deploy, and maintain standardized technical training curriculum and learning pathways for production associates, aligned with enterprise training standards
• Create and manage curriculum documentation, course materials, instructor guides, and blended learning content
• Manage the digital training and qualification platform, ensuring accuracy of training records, certifications, and skill matrices
• Establish and maintain consistent training standards, tools, and processes across the Mod Center, including alignment with HR, SMEs, Operational Excellence, and production supervisors
• Drive the use of training evaluation tools, customer feedback, and effectiveness metrics to support continuous improvement of training programs
• Build and maintain partnerships with community colleges, third‑party training providers, and vendor‑led training resources; oversee onsite delivery and define standard work for external partners
• Support onboarding, upskilling, and reskilling initiatives and maintain the training infrastructure and tools that enable consistent training processes
• Build strong familiarity with shop environments, procedures, and manufacturing processes to ensure training programs meet operational needs
• Participate in the enterprise training community of practice to share best practices, align standards, and support discipline health across M&A
• Have availability on multiple shifts and be open for travel up to approximately 10%

Benefits

• Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees