Kentucky Manufacturing Training & Certification Engineer

Contemporary Amperex Technology Kentucky LLC; Kentucky; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Contemporary Amperex Technology Kentucky LLC (CATK) is seeking a Training & Certification Specialist to develop and manage the hourly workforce training and certification programs.

You will partner with L&D and operations to design standardized curricula, deliver on-site training, assess competency, and guide promotion pathways, ensuring a sustainable, skill-based manufacturing operation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Education, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, certifications, and operator skill development.
• Experience with Ford Production System (FPS) standards and Lean Manufacturing practices.
• Background in curriculum development or adult learning.
• Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and manage multiple training initiatives simultaneously.
• Core competencies: Instructional Design & Training Development, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Technical Communication, Continuous Improvement Mindset, Workforce Development & Planning, Lean Thinking & Problem Solving.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Learning & Development (L&D) to define and deploy the training/certification framework.
• Establish training plans aligned to operation requirements and business goals.
• Define operation-related training requirements, content, and certifications.
• Coordinate daily training delivery and tracking for hourly personnel.
• Assist engineers in delivering and completing technical training modules.
• Oversee operator certification assessments and competency development.
• Facilitate internal promotion by assessing operator readiness.
• Design and implement Train-the-Trainer programs to build SMEs at the hourly level.
• Link training needs to the plant training coordinator for alignment.
• Provide data and support for workforce development tracking and KPI alignment.
• FMK expat & traveller visa & system transfer support.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Manufacturing processes

Lean Manufacturing

Curriculum development

Adult learning

Cross-functional teamwork

Instructional Design

Training development

Technical communication

Continuous improvement

Workforce planning

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Education, or related field

Job description

Contemporary Amperex Technology Kentucky LLC (CATK) is seeking a Training & Certification Specialist to develop and manage the hourly workforce training and certification programs.

You will partner with L&D and operations to design standardized curricula, deliver on-site training, assess competency, and guide promotion pathways, ensuring a sustainable, skill-based manufacturing operation.