Training and Development Specialist

Ametek

$110K — $135K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field or related discipline with 5+ years in training/learning/development, preferably in manufacturing.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
  • Highly organized with attention to detail, able to thrive in fast-paced settings.
  • Proven experience in team leadership and stakeholder collaboration.
  • Excellent listening and communication skills across all organizational levels.
  • Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies is preferred.
  • Experience with LMS platforms (e.g., SAP SuccessFactors) and instructional design tools.

Responsibilities

  • Capture and maintain standardized operating procedures and technical processes.
  • Collaborate with SMEs to create user-friendly training materials.
  • Develop and manage centralized knowledge repositories.
  • Ensure documentation reflects ongoing process and system updates.
  • Design and execute structured onboarding programs with HR.
  • Facilitate various training sessions tailored to onboarding and development needs.
  • Conduct training needs analysis and create blended learning solutions.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.
  • Retirement plan (401k) included.
  • Generous paid time off policy.
  • Access to continuous professional development opportunities.
Full Job Description
As a Training and Development Specialist, based in Middlefield, CT you will be responsible for designing, documenting, and delivering structured training programs that support onboarding and continuous development across technical production and engineering teams. Partnering with HR and Operational Excellence, you will drive creation and execution of a learning roadmap across the business. This role ensures that critical processes, systems, and technical knowledge are standardized, accessible, and effectively transferred to new hires and existing employees.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Process Documentation & Knowledge Management
  • Capture, document, and maintain standardized operating procedures (SOPs), workflows, and technical processes across production and engineering functions
  • Partner with subject matter experts (SMEs) to translate complex technical processes into clear, user-friendly training materials
  • Develop and maintain centralized knowledge repositories (e.g., SharePoint, digital playbooks)
  • Ensure documentation is regularly updated to reflect process improvements, system updates, and operational changes
  • Establish governance for documentation consistency, version control, and accessibility

New Hire Onboarding & Training
  • Partner with HR and key stakeholders to design and deliver structured onboarding programs
  • Create role-specific learning paths, including hands-on, classroom, and digital learning components
  • Facilitate onboarding sessions, technical training workshops, and knowledge transfer sessions

Training Program Development
  • Conduct training needs analysis
  • Design blended learning solutions (e-learning, instructor-led, job aids, simulations)
  • Develop training materials including manuals, videos, quick-reference guides, and simulations
  • Align training programs with safety, quality, and operational standards
  • Integrate technical certifications and compliance requirements into training curricula

Continuous Improvement & Analytics
  • Track and analyze training effectiveness using KPIs (e.g., time-to-productivity, error rates, training completion, quality metrics)
  • Gather feedback from trainees and stakeholders to improve content and delivery methods
  • Identify skills gaps and recommend targeted development initiatives
  • Drive continuous improvement in learning methodologies and tools


REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field (or learning & development, industrial psychology or related field) with a minimum of 5 years of experience in training/learning/development, preferably in manufacturing environment.
  • Problem-solving and productive decision-making skills
  • Planful and organized, attention to detail, with ability to operate in a fast-paced environment
  • Team leadership, stakeholder collaboration, and ability to coach and develop others
  • Excellent listening skills and ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization
  • Familiar with Lean, Six SIgma or process improvement methodologies preferred.
  • Use of LMS platforms (SAP SuccessFactors), instructional design and documentation tools, and AI or other digital tools (Scribe, etc).


We offer competitive compensation, benefits, retirement (401k), and paid time off programs. Compensation and position level will be set based on experience.

Compensation

Employee Type: Salaried

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 110,000

Salary Maximum: 135,000

Incentive: No

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

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