Wire Harness Training Lead - Build Scalable Operator Academy

TriSearch; Kalamazoo (MI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TriSearch in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking a Wire Harness Lead Trainer to develop and lead hands-on operator training for a new manufacturing operation. You will build standardized training, qualification processes, and practical skills assessments to support quality in a high-mix, quick-turn environment.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in manufacturing training or supervision, hands-on wire harness experience, and a strong grasp of IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in manufacturing training, workforce development, or production supervision.
• Hands-on knowledge of wire preparation, crimping, harness assembly, routing, and electrical testing.
• Strong understanding of IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards and wire harness quality requirements.
• Experience training, coaching, or mentoring manufacturing operators.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a hands-on operator training program covering wire harness assembly, equipment operation, manufacturing processes, and quality standards.
• Train and coach operators in wire preparation, crimping, harness assembly, routing, assembly, and electrical testing.
• Create standardized training materials, digital work instructions, and practical skills assessments to drive consistent operator performance.
• Establish operator qualification and certification processes aligned with IPC/WHMA-A-620 and applicable quality requirements.
• Teach operators to effectively use manufacturing equipment interfaces, digital work instructions, and production assembly workflows.
• Evaluate operator proficiency through hands-on assessments, reference-harness builds, and quality sign-offs.
• Partner closely with manufacturing and automation engineers to continuously improve training as processes, equipment, and production requirements evolve.
• Scale training programs to support rapid workforce growth while improving operator productivity, first-pass yield, and overall manufacturing quality.

Skills

Wire harness training

Manufacturing training

IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards

Curriculum development

Operator coaching

Tools

Digital work instructions

MES familiarity

Job description

TriSearch in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking a Wire Harness Lead Trainer to develop and lead hands-on operator training for a new manufacturing operation. You will build standardized training, qualification processes, and practical skills assessments to support quality in a high-mix, quick-turn environment.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in manufacturing training or supervision, hands-on wire harness experience, and a strong grasp of IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards.