Senior Technical Training & Development Specialist

Mariner - Californiafull time

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Castelioncorporation The Senior Technical Training & Development Specialist develops, implements, and delivers technical training and competency-based qualification programs across manufacturing, engineering, and operational teams. This role supports training strategy execution through curriculum development, hands-on instruction, and instructor qualification.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement role-based technical curricula and qualification pathways using established instructional design and adult learning methodologies.
Collaborate with SMEs across manufacturing, engineering, propulsion, avionics, composites, and test to identify training needs and develop effective learning solutions.
Design and facilitate hands-on training, technical training cells, cohort-based onboarding, and structured OJT programs.
Develop competency standards, practical assessments, skills checklists, and qualification requirements to validate employee proficiency and readiness.
Lead train-the-trainer initiatives, including identifying, coaching, and qualifying internal instructors to support consistent training delivery.
Develop technical training materials, including presentations, facilitator guides, practical exercises, assessments, and job aids.
Partner with EHS, Quality, and Program Security to integrate applicable safety, quality, and compliance requirements into training programs.
Incorporate Castelion's culture of ownership, rapid iteration, continuous improvement, and hands-on problem-solving while maintaining safety and qualification standards.
Evaluate training effectiveness, maintain curricula as processes evolve, and implement improvements based on operational needs and learner performance.
Support technical training partnerships with educational institutions, apprenticeship programs, and external training providers.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to training personnel while supporting program priorities, resource planning, and execution.
Travel between Castelion's Torrance, CA, and Rio Rancho, NM, locations as needed.

Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in EngineeringStrong facilitationExperience in aerospaceFamiliarity with AS9100

Required

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technical Education, Instructional Design, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
5+ years of experience developing or leading technical training programs in manufacturing, engineering, aerospace, defense, or a similar environment.
Demonstrated experience with instructional design, technical curriculum development, and hands-on training delivery.
Experience developing competency assessments, qualification criteria, and structured OJT programs.
Strong facilitation, leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to independently develop technical training materials and collaborate effectively with SMEs.
Experience coordinating multiple training initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
Willingness to travel between company locations as needed.

Preferred

Experience in aerospace, defense, propulsion, avionics, composites, or advanced manufacturing.
Experience establishing hands-on training environments and train-the-trainer programs.
Familiarity with AS9100, OSHA, and manufacturing quality and safety requirements.
Experience with Learning Management Systems and instructional development tools.
Experience mentoring technical instructors or instructional designers.
Familiarity with competency-based qualification systems, workforce development, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Castelion offers a generous benefits package. Please refer to the bottom of our Careers page for more details.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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Castelioncorporation

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