Technical Training Specialist

TPI Composites, Inc; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TPI Composites, Inc is seeking a Training Specialist to support development and certification of our manufacturing workforce. You will deliver classroom and on-the-floor coaching, maintain training records, and partner with leaders to ensure employees are trained and successful.

Responsibilities include evaluating training effectiveness, conducting floor audits, updating materials and SOPs, and reporting progress to leadership.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in training, coaching, or employee development in manufacturing.
• Strong communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom, hands-on, and on-the-job training to associates.
• Coach and support employees during onboarding, certification, and skills development.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and provide feedback to improve performance.
• Conduct floor audits, observations, and follow-up coaching to ensure training compliance.
• Maintain training records, certifications, and required documentation.
• Assist with developing and updating training materials, work instructions, and SOPs.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Safety, and Leadership to identify training needs.
• Prepare training reports and communicate progress to leadership.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and other training-related projects.

Skills

Training delivery

Coaching

Communication

Organization

Bilingual EN/ES

Education

Associate degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

TPI Composites is seeking a Training Specialist to support the development, certification, and success of our manufacturing workforce. This role is responsible for delivering training, coaching associates on the production floor, maintaining training records, and partnering with leaders to ensure employees are trained, certified, and successful in their roles.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom, hands-on, and on-the-job training to manufacturing associates.
• Coach and support employees throughout onboarding, certification, and skills development.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and provide feedback to improve performance.
• Conduct floor audits, observations, and follow-up coaching to ensure training compliance.
• Maintain training records, certifications, and required documentation.
• Assist with developing and updating training materials, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Safety, and Leadership teams to identify training needs and support workforce development.
• Prepare training reports and communicate progress to leadership.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and other training-related projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate degree is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, with 3+ years of experience in training, coaching, employee development, or manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated ability to train, mentor, and develop employees in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong communication, presentation, and facilitation skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Ability to assess skill gaps, provide coaching, and drive continuous learning and employee development.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities, follow through on commitments, and adapt to changing business needs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and experienced in maintaining training records, reporting metrics, and ensuring documentation accuracy.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Work Environment

• Ability to spend significant time on the manufacturing floor.
• Presence on the production floor to deliver training, observe performance, and provide coaching to associates.
• Schedule flexibility to support training needs across various shifts and departments.
• Regular walking, standing, and engagement with employees throughout the manufacturing environment.

Why TPI?

Join a team committed to developing employees, driving operational excellence, and supporting the growth of renewable energy manufacturing. If you enjoy helping people learn, grow, and succeed, we'd love to hear from you.