Principal Training Representative

Northrop Grumman

Principal Training Representative at Northrop Grumman, delivering training and workforce readiness support. Focused on manufacturing processes training for new and existing employees.

Posted 7/13/2026full-timePalmdale • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $85,600 - $128,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in delivering instructor-led training in aerospace manufacturing, with a focus on safety, compliance, and technical fundamentals. Proficient in managing training records and optimizing training environments to support effective onboarding and employee development.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Aerospace Manufacturing ExperienceInstructor-Led Training DeliveryTraining Record ManagementCross-Functional CollaborationCurriculum Development

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Hard Skills

Training Content DevelopmentSafety TrainingManufacturing KnowledgePresentation SkillsProcess Management

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingIndependent WorkTask PrioritizationInterpersonal Communication

Tools & Technologies

Learning Management System (LMS)Training Facilities Optimization

Industry Keywords

ComplianceTechnical FundamentalsOnboardingProduction EnvironmentWorkforce Partnerships

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver instructor-led training across classroom and shop-floor settings, focusing on safety, compliance, and technical fundamentals.
Leverage manufacturing insights to continuously audit and update training content, ensuring it remains technically relevant to evolving shop-floor requirements.
Support the accuracy of training records and certifications within LMS and readiness trackers.
Maintain and optimize training facilities and technology to provide a world-class learning environment.
Lead the end-to-end orientation lifecycle, evolving the curriculum to ensure it reflects the current business landscape and cultural values.
Coordinate readiness activities such as safety training, badge support, PPE guidance, and day one logistics.
Act as the ultimate escalation point for onboarding barriers, proactively driving cross-functional solutions to prevent delays in personnel readiness.
Collaborate with Operations Leadership to align hiring with program-specific needs and shift requirements.
Design and facilitate the transition process from the training environment to the production floor, ensuring managers are equipped to receive and mentor new talent.
Represent the organization at hiring events and support partnerships with technical schools and workforce agencies.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree and accumulation of 5 years aerospace manufacturing experience in either composites, structures, or low observable coatings and/or related education experience
Ability to lead hands on instructor-led training and deliver presentations to large employee groups
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, process-oriented environment
Ability to work independently and resolve issues with limited oversight
Ability to interface with employees, managers, and cross-functional business partners
Must possess working knowledge of manufacturing, production, or operations environments

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business