Training Program Specialist

Liebherr Group; Saline (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Liebherr-America, Inc. is seeking a Training Program Specialist (Facilitator) to design, deliver, and manage comprehensive technical and operational training programs supporting aerospace maintenance and regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with shop floor technicians, engineering, and leadership to ensure workforce readiness and adherence to AS9100 standards, while overseeing training records and audit readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; 5+ years in training, facilitation, quality, or aerospace manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Design, update, and deliver instructor-led, virtual, and hands-on training programs including onboarding and refresher courses.
• Create standardized training materials, presentations, and assessments.
• Partner with Repair Shop, Engineering, OEMs to build training plans for new capabilities.
• Coordinate training personnel and on-the-job training mentors.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, FAA, EASA and internal quality standards.
• Audit trainer times, OJT records, and qualification logs for compliance.
• Support audits with training evidence and documentation.
• Manage qualification matrices, certifications, and retraining schedules.
• Measure training impact with assessments and performance metrics.
• Facilitate internal workgroups for process improvements.
• Partner with external institutions to develop talent pipelines.

Skills

Training facilitation

Quality management

Aerospace manufacturing

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education, Business, Engineering, Aviation, Aerospace, Manufacturing, or related field

Tools

AS9100 knowledge

FAA/EASA regulatory knowledge

Job description

The Training Program Specialist (Facilitator) is responsible for designing, delivering, and managing comprehensive technical and operational training programs that support aerospace maintenance, regulatory compliance, overall company training and continuous improvement. Reporting to the Head of Quality & Lean Transformation, this role serves as both an instructional facilitator and a subject matter partner—collaborating with shop floor technicians, engineering, and leadership to ensure workforce readiness, quality excellence, and adherence to FAA, EASA, EHS and AS9100 standards. The position also oversees training records administration, supports audit readiness, and engages with external educational partners to build long-term talent pipelines.

• This position is not eligible for sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Duties:

• Design, update, and deliver structured instructor-led, virtual, and hands-on training programs, including new employee onboarding, technical skills training, and recurring refresher courses.
• Create standardized training materials, presentations, job instructions (JIs), assessments, and competency evaluations.
• Partner with the Repair Shop, Engineering, OEMs, and the broader Liebherr network to build specialized training plans and support new operational capabilities.
• Coordinate and manage dedicated training personnel and on-the-job training (OJT) mentors.
• Ensure all training programs and records strictly adhere to AS9100, FAA, EASA, Customer-Specific, Regulatory, EHS and internal quality management standards.
• Establish and manage the FAA Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT) Awards Program.
• Audit and review trainer scan times, OJT record sheets, and qualification logs to verify training compliance.
• Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits by providing training evidence and audit-ready documentation.
• Manage employee qualification matrices, certifications, and retraining schedules.
• Measure training effectiveness and operational impact through assessments, floor observations, and performance metrics, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Facilitate internal workgroups to identify process improvements, streamline workflows, and adopt modern training methodologies.
• Partner with external educational institutions to develop talent pipelines, practical training, and job-shadowing programs.

Competencies

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Education, Business, Engineering, Aviation, Aerospace, Manufacturing, or a related field, or equivalent experience. 5+ years of experience in training, facilitation, quality, aerospace manufacturing, or a related industry preferred.

Our Offer

Pay Range: $75,000/yr

An interesting and ambitious role in a successful international company. We offer a secure work environment with a comprehensive benefits package that includes major medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan with company match, paid vacation and personal days and competitive salary.

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