IPC & Quality Training Lead

Appone; Warrenville (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NAI is seeking an IPC & Quality Trainer to develop, deliver, and maintain training programs supporting IPC standards and quality procedures across the organization. The role ensures proper certification, records management, and ongoing improvement to reduce defects and ensure regulatory compliance.

The trainer conducts hands-on coaching on the production floor, collaborates with engineering and HR, and supports internal/external audits.

Qualifications

• IPC certification training and recertification per IPC standards (IPC/WHMA-A-620, IPC J-STD-001)
• New hire quality orientation and manufacturing workmanship training
• Certify operators based on IPC and company quality requirements
• Maintain training records, certification status, and recertification schedules
• Develop training materials, presentations, work instructions, and visual aids
• Hands-on coaching on the production floor to reinforce quality standards
• Identify training needs via quality metrics, internal audits, and customer feedback
• Support audits, CAPA, root cause investigations, and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Manufacturing, and HR for required training
• Verify compliance with customer specs, workmanship standards, and procedures
• Assist in audits and with training documentation for certifications
• Develop standardized work instructions and visual quality standards
• Monitor training effectiveness and drive improvements from quality data
• Promote a culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement
• Perform other quality and training duties as assigned

Responsibilities

• Develops and delivers IPC training and recertification programs
• Coordinates new hire quality orientation and workmanship training
• Evaluates operator workmanship and certifies to IPC standards
• Maintains training records and certification timelines
• Develops training materials, presentations, and visual aids
• Provides hands-on coaching on the production floor
• Identifies training needs from quality metrics and audits
• Supports CAPA activities and root-cause investigations
• Partner with Engineering, Production, and HR for training alignment
• Ensures compliance with customer specifications and procedures
• Assists audits and provides training documentation
• Helps develop standardized work instructions and quality visuals
• Monitors training effectiveness and implements improvements
• Fosters a culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement
• Performs additional quality/training duties as needed

Skills

Excellent communication and training

English and Spanish languages

MS Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree in Electronics, Manufacturing Technology, Quality

Tools

MS Office

Job description

NAI is seeking an IPC & Quality Trainer to develop, deliver, and maintain training programs supporting IPC standards and quality procedures across the organization. The role ensures proper certification, records management, and ongoing improvement to reduce defects and ensure regulatory compliance.

The trainer conducts hands-on coaching on the production floor, collaborates with engineering and HR, and supports internal/external audits.