Trillium Engineering · 1 day ago
Production Training Manager
Hood River, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expTrillium Engineering specializes in designing and manufacturing imaging solutions for the Unmanned Aircraft Systems market. The Production Training Manager is responsible for developing and delivering training programs to enhance the skills of production technicians, ensuring they meet quality and manufacturing standards.
Aerospace
Responsibilities
Develop and deliver hands-on technical training for electro-mechanical assembly, wiring, torqueing, calibration, testing, and troubleshooting of gimbal systems
Develop, maintain, and continuously improve production training curriculum to ensure alignment with manufacturing processes, quality standards, safety requirements, and regulatory compliance
Maintain and update training content, SOPs, work instructions, and skill matrices as new products, revisions, or processes are released
Provide structured onboarding for new production technicians, including safety, tools/fixtures, product knowledge, and manufacturing workflows
Conduct refresher training and reinforce critical-to-quality steps, ESD handling, and workmanship standards (IPC/ electromechanical best practices)
Maintain the Production Technician Skills Matrix; track individual progress and ensure accurate competency documentation
Coordinate cross-training opportunities to support flexibility across production lines (assembly, wiring, testing, calibration)
Work with lead(s), supervisor(s), and manager(s) to identify skill gaps and recommend training pathways to meet production needs
Support skill certification processes for torque tools, inspection steps, system bring-up, and test equipment
Collaborate with Engineering and Quality to ensure training reflects the latest ECOs, design changes, and corrective actions
Monitor technician performance during and after training; provide coaching and report concerns to supervisors
Participate in root cause and corrective action activities related to production training gaps or process errors
Ensure consistent application of standardized work, build documentation, and manufacturing best practices
Maintain accurate training records, certifications, and tracking in internal systems (e.g., O365 Lists, Skill Matrix, LMS)
Create training guides, videos, checklists, and quick-reference materials for technicians and leads
Report training completion, KPIs, and skill readiness to Production Leadership and HR
Provide data-driven recommendations to improve training effectiveness and technician development
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
2 years of experience in electro-mechanical assembly, manufacturing operations, or technician-level work, with gimbal or similar systems preferred
Demonstrated understanding of mechanical assembly, wiring, torquing, calibration, or system-level testing
Experience creating training materials, SOPs, checklists, or work instructions
Experience training complex technical concepts in a clear, step-by-step manner
Demonstrated experience working cross-functionally with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams
Physically able to lift up to 20 pounds (materials/equipment)
Effective use of computer, laptop, cell phone and other mobile device to exchange information
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Excellent team skills and team-oriented
Excellent time management skills and meets deadlines
Flexible; able to multi-task in response to time-sensitive and changing situations
Effective listening skills
Objective, solution-oriented problem-solving skills
Handles highly sensitive and confidential information
Resourceful, able to network and connect people to appropriate resources
Technology savvy, comfortable using MS software products
Strong planning and organizational skills and follow through
Resilient, stays positive and solution-oriented
Perceptive, discovers underlying issues in situations and re-states them in a helpful way
Self-starter with a strong work ethic, able to work without direct supervision
Company
Trillium Engineering
Trillium Engineering is an industrial provider of actionable imagery for small UAS tactical operations.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
J.F. Lehman & Co
2021-03-31Private Equity
Leadership Team
Mark Mirelez
Chief Executive Officer and Board Member
Recent News
Orange County Business Journal
2025-12-14
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