Kelly Engineering is hiring a Training Specialist for a long-term contract with one of our Global Medical Device Robotics & Digital Solutions clients located in Santa Clara, CA. They are a global leader in surgery, with products and solutions found in almost every operating room worldwide.

This role is a full-time, fully benefited position.  As a Kelly employee, you will be eligible for Medical & Dental, a 401K plan, and a variety of other benefits to choose from.  You will also be eligible for paid time off, including holiday, vacation, and sick/personal time.  All Kelly employees receive annual performance reviews.

Our client has made significant contributions to surgery for more than 100 years, from creating the first sutures to revolutionizing surgery with minimally invasive procedures. Their continued dedication to shaping the Future of Surgery is built on our commitment to help address the world’s most pressing healthcare issues and to save and improve more lives. Through their surgical technologies and solutions, including robotics, digital solutions, sutures, staplers, energy devices, trocars, and hemostats, and our commitment to treating serious medical conditions like obesity and cancer worldwide, they deliver innovation to make a life-changing impact.

Key responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and deliver technical and soft skills training for manufacturing processes, equipment operation, and assembly (including hands-on sessions and classroom content). Experience with authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline is a plus.
  

• Execute and coordinate training plans for assigned production areas aligned with business goals. Facilitate new hire orientation and onboarding.
  

• Evaluate employee competency against procedures and standards, identify skill gaps, and recommend appropriate training.
  

• Maintain accurate training records and matrices in systems such as ComplianceWire, ETQ, and Agile PLM.
  

• Partner with people leaders and production management to evaluate training effectiveness and measure improvement.
  

• Implement systems for tracking training completion, skill progression, and certification renewals using the LMS.
  

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimize training effectiveness and operational efficiency.
  

• Conduct periodic evaluations of training programs through audits, feedback, and performance metrics.

• Ensure training and work practices comply with applicable quality management, environmental, and occupational health and safety standards (for example, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, and OHSAS 18001). Promote safe work practices in all training activities.
  

• Attend production meetings for assigned areas as needed and work on flexible schedules to meet training and delivery requirements.

Additional:

• Develop and update training materials, job aids, SOPs, and supporting documentation to improve assembly line performance and standardization.
  

• Evaluate staff competency on specialized machinery and equipment; provide or arrange qualification/certification training as required.
  

• Provide coaching and support to frontline leaders to strengthen workplace performance and compliance.
  

• Manage external vendors and specialized technical training providers as needed.
  

• Prepare training reports for audits, leadership reviews, and compliance documentation.

Required skills:

• HS Diploma
  

• Associate’s degree or equivalent training certification required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
  

• Minimum 1-2 years’ experience in manufacturing training, instructional design
  

• Related roles; medical device, robotics, or healthcare manufacturing preferred but not required
  

• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and familiar with ComplianceWire, ETQ, and Agile PLM. Experience with Articulate Storyline preferred.
  

• Detail-oriented, analytical, proactive, and able to work effectively within diverse teams.
  

• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and training documentation processes.
  

• Problem solving mindset with a focus on quality and safety.

Preferred:

• Strong understanding of manufacturing environments, safety, quality systems, and compliance standards (ISO, OSHA).
  

• Experience in electronics manufacturing, high-tech assembly.
  

• Certifications such as OSHA 30, Six Sigma, TWI (Training Within Industry), CPTD/ATD (Certified Professional in Talent Development).
  

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in leading learning and development teams.

Other requirements

• The standard shift for this role is 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, with a minimum requirement of 40 hours per week. For highly qualified candidates with the required experience, flexibility in shift timing may be considered based on mutual agreement and operational needs.
  

• Physical demands: Occasional movement of training materials and supplies, along with periodic standing, sitting, or light positioning during training and work activities.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on groundbreaking surgical robotics technology.
  

• Long-term career growth within our client.
  

• Collaborative, innovative, and inclusive culture.

Important information: Applicants must be legally permitted to work in the United States immediately and without employer sponsorship

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