Training Program Specialist

About Hadrian At Hadrian, we believe that the future of American manufacturing is built by a unified, forward-thinking team composed of diverse individuals from all walks of life. Our guiding philosophy centers around collaboration, ownership, and execution, enabling continuous improvement, increased automation, and expanding the boundaries of what’s possible. Having successfully demonstrated the impact of our automation engine with the launch of Factory 2, we are poised to significantly expand our aerospace business and venture into new manufacturing processes. Our proven approach leverages software to enhance visibility, standardize workflows, and create a highly accessible environment for entry-level workers entering manufacturing for the first time.

About the Workforce Development Team The Workforce Development team is dedicated to cultivating the next generation of manufacturing talent within a challenging, equitable, and meritocratic environment. Our goal is to accelerate the maturity and operational effectiveness of Hadrian's factories through targeted training programs. The team is responsible for developing and managing a comprehensive training system, driving software adoption, standardizing operational processes, and maintaining an integrated training and certification ecosystem.

Role Overview The Training Program Specialist (TPS) is critical in accelerating workforce development and the operational maturity of Hadrian factories. TPS professionals ensure that robust training and procedural frameworks are developed, implemented, and maintained to support factory growth and workforce competency.

Your first 90 days

• Onboard as a technician and work on the shop floor

• Understand Hadrian production system and software integration points

  • Gain familiarity by becoming certified on at least 2 distinct stations

  • Learn Hadrian customer-specific workflows

  • Build relationships

• Deliver small scope training improvement

  • Under the guidance of more experienced WFD team, you will independently develop a small addition to training on a scoped workflow

  • This will include gathering information on the shop floor, developing the necessary content and addition to SOP, delivering the training and train-the-trainer process

  • Use this to learn how to manage recertification and version control within the LMS app

Your first 6 months

• Own training for multiple stations / area of the factory that is under stress

• You will be assigned to a department that needs training help, likely due to a production bottleneck or dip in available manpower

• Your objective will be to create new processes and execute the training surge to increase readiness of resources

• In doing so, you will have to own change management and relationship management of all involved stakeholders

• You will also need to rely on technician trainers, which will require building deep relationships with the workforce 

• Core objective is to build muscle of how to work on training under pressure

Core Responsibilities

• Standardize Complex Operational Processes

  • Document and analyze all shop floor activities to establish clear procedures and tasks.

  • Develop systematic, repeatable workflows for training purposes.

  • Identify and document troubleshooting steps and edge cases.

  • Conduct precise timing of all operational tasks.

• Develop Comprehensive Work Instructions & Training Content

  • Collaborate with Automation, Controls, Software, and Manufacturing Engineering teams to proactively create training materials.

  • Act as the primary stakeholder ensuring all new processes are training-ready before implementation.

  • Develop visually engaging and effective instructional materials.

• Conduct On-the-Job and Off-the-Job Training

  • Provide hands-on training and instructional support at various factory stations.

  • Be prepared to step into operational roles, ensuring practical expertise and knowledge transfer to technicians, especially those without prior experience.

• Manage Training Program Projects

  • Collaborate with leadership on scheduling, staffing, and training assignments.

  • Ensure quality and consistency in peer-to-peer training methodologies.

  • Maintain rigorous version control for operational procedures and oversee recertification protocols.

• Reporting and informing

  • Present updates to factory leadership, WFD team, and executive leadership that provide actionable insights into health of operations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree

  • Preference for Industrial Engineering or Process Engineering background

• Or equivalent practical experience (minimum 2 years in manufacturing with proven performance and process improvement).

• Ability and willingness to travel up to 100% to support multiple factory locations.

Competencies

• A passion for training and developing people, adept at influencing without direct authority.

• Pragmatic problem-solving skills, able to break down complex issues into manageable actions.

• Strong decision-making capabilities, responsive and swift in execution.

• Adaptability to shifting priorities within a dynamic and challenging manufacturing environment.

• Technical curiosity and competency sufficient to effectively challenge complex or technical explanations, distilling information into actionable insights.

• Proven experience building influential relationships and collaborating cross-functionally in complex operational environments.

• Highly self-accountable, proactive in identifying personal shortcomings, and receptive to constructive feedback.