Manufacturing Workforce Development Engineer - Kentucky

Contemporary Amperex Technology Kentucky LLC; Kentucky; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Contemporary Amperex Technology Kentucky (CATK) is seeking a Training Specialist to develop and manage the functional and technical training and certification processes for manufacturing operations. You will partner with L&D and operations leadership to define needs, set standards, and support internal career progression through certification and promotion pathways.

You will build SME capability at the hourly level, coordinate daily training delivery, and support data-driven workforce

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 (preferred).
• Background in curriculum development or adult learning.
• Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and manage multiple training initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Define training and certification framework with L&D.
• Establish comprehensive training plans aligned to operational requirements and business goals.
• Coordinate daily training delivery and certification tracking for hourly personnel.
• Assist engineers in delivering and completing technical training modules.
• Oversee operator certification assessments and progression decisions.
• Design Train-the-Trainer programs to build SMEs at the hourly level.
• Link training needs to plant training coordinator and KPI alignment.

Skills

Instructional Design & Training Dev

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Technical Communication

Workforce Development & Planning

Lean Thinking & Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Industrial Tech/Education

Job description

Contemporary Amperex Technology Kentucky (CATK) is seeking a Training Specialist to develop and manage the functional and technical training and certification processes for manufacturing operations. You will partner with L&D and operations leadership to define needs, set standards, and support internal career progression through certification and promotion pathways.

You will build SME capability at the hourly level, coordinate daily training delivery, and support data-driven workforce