Manufacturing Technical Trainer

About the role

The Manufacturing Technical Trainer is responsible for developing, organizing, and delivering structured technical training programs for production line operators and technicians. This role plays a critical part in ensuring workforce readiness, technical competency, compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and operational excellence within AOI’s manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement robust technical training programs for manufacturing operators and technicians.
• Create structured and interactive experiences for candidates' onboarding and certification programs aligned with production requirements.
• Develop training materials including presentations, manuals, SOP documentation, job aids, and digital learning tools.
• Train employees on technical processes, manufacturing equipment, safety protocols, quality standards, and best practices.
• Maintain strict training schedules to support production demands and workforce planning.
• Evaluate trainee performance and provide structured feedback and skill assessments.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Operations leadership to ensure training content reflects current process improvements.
• Maintain training records, certifications, and compliance documentation.
• Continuously improve training effectiveness through data tracking, feedback analysis, and performance metrics.
• Support audits and ensure alignment with company policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Associate’s in Engineering, Manufacturing, Management Information System, Technical Education, or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Management Information System, Technical Education, or related field highly preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, technical training, or production environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment, and production workflows.
• Experience developing SOPs, work instructions, and structured training documentation.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple training schedules and priorities.
• Technical aptitude and manufacturing process knowledge.
• Instructional design and curriculum development.
• Organizational and scheduling discipline.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Process documentation and SOP development.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Relentless pursue for quality mindset.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, and Operations team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Power Point, and Excel.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems is a plus.
• Bilingual in Mandarin Chinese, Spanish, or Vietnamese is a plus.
• Digital video editing skills in Adobe Premiere, Final Cut, or DaVinci Resolve is a plus.

Location

This position will be on-site based in Sugar Land, Texas.

Benefits

• Flexible and competitive health (medical, dental, vision) plans offer the employee with the right options to meet individual and family needs
• Employer matching on 401(k) deferrals
• Generous PTO policy, with unused PTO payout at end of the year
• Relocation package available within US
• Immigration sponsorships (Must be currently authorized to work in the US)