Controls Engineering - Training Manager
About Us
Quest Global delivers world-class end-to-end engineering solutions by leveraging deep industry knowledge and digital expertise. By bringing together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals and their areas of expertise, we solve the most critical and large-scale challenges across aerospace & defense, automotive, energy, hi-tech, healthcare, medical devices, rail, and semiconductor industries.
We are looking for humble geniuses who believe engineering can make the impossible possible—innovators inspired by technology and driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers. As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognize that what we are really engineering is a brighter future for all. If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that believes when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, we’re eager to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the Engineering Learning & Development strategy aligned with organizational goals.
- Own the enterprise engineering training process, including assignments, completion, certifications, compliance, recordkeeping, reporting, and audit readiness.
- Establish and maintain engineering competency frameworks, certification programs, onboarding, and professional development programs.
- Work with the Engineering Excellence Office and engineering leaders to understand competency gaps and develop gap closure plans.
- Coordinate the development of instructor-led, self-paced, and digital learning content created by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).
- Evaluate emerging learning technologies and recommend scalable solutions that improve technical learning and knowledge retention.
- Collaborate with the Innovation Team, engineering leaders, and SMEs to identify, develop, and deploy next-generation learning technologies—including Virtual Reality (VR), Artificial Intelligence (AI), digital twins, and engineering simulations—to modernize technical training and improve workforce capability.
- Develop dashboards and KPIs that measure learning effectiveness, competency growth, compliance, and organizational readiness.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Education, Business, or a related field. Equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience will also be considered.
- 5–10+ years of experience in engineering training, technical program management, organizational development, or a related discipline.
- Experience managing enterprise training, Learning Management Systems (LMS), certifications, competency programs, and compliance.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives involving multiple stakeholders.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, project management, and organizational skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience within industrial manufacturing, controls, automation, power generation, or other technical engineering environments.
- Experience partnering with SMEs to translate complex engineering knowledge into structured learning programs.
- Knowledge of competency management, change management, continuous improvement, and knowledge management principles.
- Experience with digital learning platforms, immersive learning, VR, AI-assisted learning, digital twins, or engineering simulations.
Work Requirements
- Hybrid position located in Greenville, SC, with 3 days required on-site per week.
- Must be able to commute to and from the location with your own transportation.
- Shop floor environment may include extensive walking and the ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
- 20% travel required due to the nature of the work.
Pay
$80K–$120K per annum.
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Employer-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability
- Benefits begin on day one