Manufacturing Training Director (Grant Funded)

Arizona Western College; Wellton (AZ); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid holidays

Tuition-free classes for full-time e m

Job summary

Arizona Western College in Wellton, AZ seeks a Manufacturing Training Director to lead hands-on technical training through the Manufacturing Business and Automation Accelerator (MBAA). The role connects industry needs with real-world training, guiding instructors, partners, and industry leaders to ensure participants gain skills that translate directly to the manufacturing workplace.

This is a grant-funded position under the Empower to Grow program, aimed at shaping innovative training at the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering, industrial technology, or related field.
• 5+ years of manufacturing industry experience.
• Applicants may indicate language proficiencies (English/Spanish) in application materials.

Responsibilities

• Manages all technical training delivery for Track 1 and Track 2 across both cohorts in MBAA.
• Coordinates contracted training firms; ensures curriculum quality and industry relevance.
• Support and participate in strategic planning initiatives and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Spanish proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering, industrial technology, or related field

Job description

Manufacturing Training Director (Grant Funded)

Manufacturing Training Director (Grant Funded)

Arizona Western College is seeking a Manufacturing Training Director to lead hands-on technical training through the Manufacturing Business and Automation Accelerator (MBAA). This role connects industry needs with real-world training, working with instructors, training partners, and industry leaders to ensure participants gain skills that translate directly to the manufacturing workplace.

Grant funded through the Empower to Grow Program, this is an opportunity to help shape innovative training at the Future48 Wellton Manufacturing Center while building stronger connections between students and industry. If you're passionate about manufacturing, workforce development, and preparing people for what's next, this could be the opportunity for you!

Typical Duties:

• Serves Students. Manages all technical training delivery for Track 1 and Track 2 across both cohorts in the Manufacturing Business and Automation Accelerator (MBAA).
• Coordinates contracted training firms; ensures curriculum quality and industry relevance
• Support and participate in strategic planning initiatives and perform other duties as assigned.
• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering, industrial technology, or related field
• 5+ years of manufacturing industry experience
• Applicants may indicate any additional language proficiencies in their application materials, including English/Spanish, as relevant to the position

Additional Eligibility Requirements:

• Arizona Driver's License or Equivalent
• Automation/robotics experience preferred but not required

Salary: $85,000 per year

Notes:

• Exempt

Why Work at AWC?

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid holidays
• Tuition-free classes for full-time employees and dependents
• Innovative and student-focused institution - learn more !

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