On-Site IPC Training Manager – Aerospace & Electronics

AppleOne Employment Services; Fountain Valley (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking a Technical Training Manager to lead workforce development for aerospace and electronics manufacturing, on-site in Fountain Valley, CA. The role combines hands-on training delivery, classroom instruction, and the coordination of IPC programs to raise quality, productivity, and safety across production teams.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years of IPC standards experience, hands-on soldering and PCB assembly skills, and proven ability to develop skills gaps into

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience working with IPC standards in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of IPC-A-610 and/or IPC-A-620.
• Experience delivering technical, hands-on training in electronics, aerospace, or other regulated manufacturing industries.
• Hands-on experience with soldering, wire/cable harness assemblies, electronic assembly, or PCB inspection.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement principles.
• IPC Certified Trainer (CIT) certification and AS9100 experience are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver hands-on and classroom-based training programs for production teams.
• Lead IPC workmanship training (IPC-A-610 / IPC-A-620), certification programs, and technical skills development.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, 5S, quality, ESD, and safety training initiatives.
• Identify skill gaps and implement training solutions to improve quality, productivity, and employee performance.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations teams to support new product introductions and continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

IPC standards

IPC-A-610/IPC-A-620

Training delivery

Hands-on soldering

Lean Manufacturing

5S/ESD training

Education

No specific degree required

Job description

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking a Technical Training Manager to lead workforce development for aerospace and electronics manufacturing, on-site in Fountain Valley, CA. The role combines hands-on training delivery, classroom instruction, and the coordination of IPC programs to raise quality, productivity, and safety across production teams.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years of IPC standards experience, hands-on soldering and PCB assembly skills, and proven ability to develop skills gaps into