Trainer Manager (IPC expert)

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

Technical Training Manager Aerospace & Electronics Manufacturing | On-Site

Are you passionate about developing talent in a high-tech manufacturing environment? We are seeking an experienced Technical Training Manager to lead workforce development, IPC training, and continuous improvement initiatives for our aerospace and electronics manufacturing operations.

We also welcome applications from experienced Production Supervisors, Production Leads, or Training Leads who have played a key role in onboarding, coaching, and training employees in electronics manufacturing environments. Candidates with hands-on experience supporting assembly operations involving electronic components, PCB assemblies, cable assemblies, wire harnesses, or similar products, and who have been responsible for developing workforce skills, driving quality standards, and mentoring production teams, are strongly encouraged to apply.

Key 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.

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.

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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.