Manufacturing Technical Trainer

AOI; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401(k) matching

Generous PTO

Relocation package

Immigration sponsorships

Job summary

AOI in Sugar Land, TX seeks a Manufacturing Technical Trainer to design and deliver structured technical training for production operators and technicians, ensuring SOP compliance and operational excellence. You will develop materials, onboard and certify staff, track performance, and support audits.

Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to reflect process improvements and maintain training records and certifications.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, MIS, Technical Education, or related field.
• 40 chars
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, MIS, Technical Education, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 100 chars
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, technical training, or production environment.
• 90 chars
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment, and workflows.
• 78 chars
• Experience developing SOPs, work instructions, and training documentation.
• 74 chars
• Ability to present complex technical information clearly to diverse audiences.
• 78 chars
• Excellent organizational and scheduling skills.
• 48 chars
• Instructional design and curriculum development skills.
• 52 chars
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and LMS tools.
• 43 chars
• Desirable bilingual ability in Mandarin, Spanish or Vietnamese.
• 63 chars

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement robust technical training programs for operators and technicians.
• 110 chars
• Create onboarding and certification programs aligned with production requirements.
• 86 chars
• Develop training materials including presentations, SOPs, job aids, and e-learning tools.
• 98 chars
• Train employees on technical processes, equipment, safety, quality, and best practices.
• 93 chars
• Maintain training schedules to support production demands and planning.
• 67 chars
• Evaluate trainee performance and provide structured feedback and assessments.
• 68 chars
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to reflect process improvements.
• 93 chars
• Maintain training records, certifications, and compliance documentation.
• 65 chars
• Continuously improve training effectiveness through data and metrics.
• 66 chars
• Support audits and ensure alignment with policies and regulatory requirements.
• 85 chars

Skills

Training design

SOP development

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Technical documentation

MS Office

LMS experience

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Learning Management Systems

Adobe Premiere

Job description

Summary

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. The Trainer will create engaging training materials, maintain strict training schedules, and establish formal certification and onboarding programs that enhance both employee capability and overall production performance.

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.

Why AOI?

In addition to competitive salary, AOI offers

• 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)