Site Training Manager - Senior

Location: Asheville, NC (330 Pratt Whitney Blvd) – Onsite role. U.S. citizenship is required due to program access restrictions.

About the role

Pratt & Whitney, a division of RTX (the world’s largest aerospace and defense company), is seeking a Senior Manager – Site Training to serve as the subject-matter expert for on-the-job manufacturing technical training in Machining & Quality competencies at the Asheville facility. This role partners with business leaders to assess training needs, develop standardized technical curriculum, and ensure a world-class workforce.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain standardized technical training curriculum for the Asheville site.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Operations teams to create, maintain, and deploy training programs.
• Implement a Learning Management System for site departments.
• Conduct assessments to determine technical proficiencies and develop transferable training programs for hourly employees.
• Facilitate and deliver technical training via in-person, online, and self-directed methods.
• Collaborate with third-party vendors to deliver training on new and existing equipment, processes, and competencies.
• Establish standard work and best practices for cross-business leverage.
• Proactively inform management of training status, gaps, and solutions.
• Participate in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate onboarding with Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College and Pratt & Whitney Asheville teams.
• Ensure compliance with training documentation and record maintenance requirements.
• Support Operations & Operational Excellence teams as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience, plus a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field with at least 7 years of relevant experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required (program access restrictions).
• Willingness to support pre- and post-shift training, weekends, and alternate schedules to meet organizational needs.
• Up to 10% travel.

Qualifications We Value

• 3+ years of technical training experience; Train-the-Trainer certification.
• Knowledge of lean principles.
• Proven ability to coordinate and complete projects efficiently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and strong technical skills.
• Advanced Blueprint interpretation and GD&T skills.
• Experience designing, writing, and evaluating technical content under aggressive timelines in a manufacturing setting.
• Passion for learning new systems quickly and translating business requirements into employee-friendly training materials.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $132,400 – $251,600 USD. The final offer considers role, function, responsibilities, work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and short/long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Flexible work schedules (where applicable).
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee Scholar Program (education support).
• Parental leave.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (performance-dependent).