Training Specialist

About the role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and operationally driven Training Specialist to design, coordinate, and deliver training programs for our U.S. new energy manufacturing facility. You will serve as the central hub for workforce capability building—covering production operators, maintenance technicians, quality inspectors, engineers, and expatriate staff—ensuring all programs align with OSHA, EPA, and industry-specific safety standards, while supporting our rapid operational ramp-up.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement onboarding, OJT (On-the-Job Training), and continuous upskilling programs for hourly and salaried employees across production, process engineering, quality, EHS, and warehouse logistics.

• Build role-based learning paths (e.g., Cell Assembly Technician → Senior Technician → Lead) with clear competency milestones and certification criteria.

• Deliver instructor-led training (ILT) and coordinate virtual/hybrid sessions; facilitate both classroom and shop-floor practical instruction.

• Partner with EHS, Quality, and Engineering to create and maintain mandatory training modules on: OSHA 10/30, LOTO (Lockout/Tagout), confined space, hot work, and PPE protocols. Battery-specific safety: electrolyte handling, thermal runaway awareness, high-voltage safety, and hazardous material (hazmat) procedures. Quality systems: IATF 16949, ISO 9001, SPC, FMEA, and control plan fundamentals. Environmental compliance: EPA spill prevention, waste disposal, and stormwater protocols.

• Ensure 100% compliance training completion tracking and timely renewal reminders.

• Administer the Learning Management System (LMS); upload content, assign curricula, track completions, and generate monthly training dashboards for leadership review.

• Maintain training records in accordance with ISO standards, customer audit requirements, and state/federal labor regulations. Manage training logistics: scheduling, room/equipment booking, material printing, vendor coordination, and attendance tracking.

• Coordinate technical and cultural onboarding for China-expatriate engineers and managers, including basic workplace English, local safety norms, and U.S. labor culture orientation. Support reverse-assignment programs (e.g., U.S. blue-collar staff training at China HQ) by preparing pre-departure briefings and cross-cultural communication guides.

• Evaluate and manage external training vendors (e.g., community colleges, OSHA-authorized trainers, equipment OEM trainers). Prepare annual training budgets, track spend, and negotiate contracts to optimize cost per employee.

• Conduct training needs analysis (TNA) via surveys, supervisor interviews, and skills-gap assessments. Measure training effectiveness through Kirkpatrick Level 1–3 evaluations (reaction, learning, behavior) and iterate curriculum accordingly.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Education, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

• Experience: 3+ years of training or L&D experience in a manufacturing environment; new energy, automotive, or battery industry strongly preferred.

• Skills & Competencies: Strong instructional design ability; excellent facilitation and presentation skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office; data-driven mindset; bilingual in English and Mandarin Chinese is highly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a startup or greenfield manufacturing facility (0→1 plant launch).

• Familiarity with battery cell manufacturing processes: mixing, coating, calendaring, slitting, winding, assembly, formation, and module/pack integration.

• Prior exposure to unionized workforce training protocols or joint labor-management apprenticeship programs.

• Knowledge of U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) registered apprenticeship frameworks.

Reporting & Collaboration

Reports to: U.S. HR Director of Training

Pay

Base pay is one part of our total compensation package at Gotion, and is determined within a range. This provides you with the opportunity to progress as you grow and advance your career at Gotion. The base pay range for this role is shown below, and will depend on your skills, qualifications, experiences, and location. Expected Pay Range $75,000 - $90,000 USD

Benefits

Gotion Inc. offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more. Details will be provided upon hire.

Schedule

This position is full-time.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Gotion Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve, cultivating a culture of inclusion and belonging, and ensuring equal employment opportunities for all. We provide equal opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related conditions (including breastfeeding), parental status, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other characteristic protected by law.