Technical Trainer

At Senra Systems we believe that the future of manufacturing lies not in automation but in configuration.

We supercharge electrical wire harness manufacturing through software configuration transforming skilled assembly tasks into high-throughput production lines. We enable customers to design what they want when they want it and deliver harness builds at record-breaking speed.

At Senra Systems our ability to scale depends on one thing above all: developing exceptional technicians. As a Technical Trainer youll play a pivotal hands-on role in shaping the next generation of wire harness technicians for the aerospace and defense industry.

This role is ideal for someone who loves teaching through doing an effective communicator who can make complex processes clear hold high standards and inspire confidence on the production floor. Youll balance encouragement with accountability ensuring every new apprentice leaves training confident capable and ready to build customer hardware.

What youll own:

Training Deliverables

• Lead classroom training sessions focused on core manufacturing fundamentals for our apprentice technicians and specialized operations for our harness technicians.
• Support trainees during the on-the-job (OTJ) phase reinforcing learning through hands-on coaching showing skills through demonstration and providing real-time feedback.
• Deliver training that is structured clear engaging and aligned with Senras quality and operations standards.
• Serve as the visible on-floor coach for new apprentices modeling best practices professionalism and reinforcing expectations.

Coaching & Feedback

• Provide direct constructive feedback to trainees on performance quality and adherence to process.
• Balance being supportive and encouraging with being assertive and clear when requirements arent met.
• Identify individuals who may need additional support and partner with the Training Supervisor to adjust learning plans accordingly.
• Foster an environment where trainees feel safe to ask questions make mistakes and improve.

Continuous Improvement

• Collect feedback from trainees and production teams to refine training content pacing and clarity.
• Recommend updates to curriculum SOPs and materials based on observed trends and challenges.
• Collaborate with the Training Supervisor Engineering and Quality to ensure all training reflects the latest standards drawings and customer requirements.
• Track and report trainee progress certification readiness and skill proficiency.

What youll bring to the team:

• Basic Qualifications
  • 8 years of hands-on experience in wire harness assembly.
  • 3 years of direct experience as a Technical Trainer in a production environment.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills able to teach motivate and hold others accountable.
  • Demonstrated ability to read and interpret engineering drawings wiring diagrams and work instructions.
  • Comfortable working across departments Engineering Quality and Production to reinforce standards and feedback loops.
• Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in aerospace and defense manufacturing environments.
  • IPC/WHMA-A-620 training certification or equivalent.
  • Proficiency in ERP/MES systems and digital training documentation.
  • Proven ability to identify process gaps and propose practical improvements.

What Success Looks Like

• Every new apprentice exits training certified confident and productive on Day 1 of release to the floor. Strengths and weaknesses clearly identified and handed off to Production leadership prior to release.
• Training sessions are structured interactive and grounded in real shop-floor examples.
• Clear timely feedback drives both trainee performance and curriculum evolution.
• The technical training team is seen as a core enabler of throughput quality and technician growth across Senra.

Compensation:

• Compensation will be based on experience qualifications and other job-related factors.
• Hourly Range: $30.00-$45.00
• This is an onsite role at our headquarters in Cypress CA.

Benefits:

• Unmatched opportunities to drive impact on a friendly and mission-driven team
• Own a piece of the pie with equity participation!
• Comprehensive medical dental vision life and long-term disability coverage
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Spending Account (DSA) for health-related expenses
• 20 vacation days per year and 12 company holidays for rest and relaxation
• a 401(k) planto set yourself up for retirement
• Choose a record you love and well add it to our growing vinyl collection!
• $50/month DoorDash credit lunch is on us!
• Up to $100/month reimbursement for gym memberships
• Fully stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages
• Regular team-building events lunches and the occasional breakfast burrito!
• Bright open office with communal spaces for collaboration and free parking
• Conveniently located near the metro major freeways and local dining spots

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status. Contact us ator visit our website.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (aka green card holder) (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158 or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITARhere.