Training Manager, Factory Operations

Aalo Atomics is pioneering a new era in clean energy with factory-fabricated microreactors designed to deliver affordable, scalable, and reliable nuclear power. Our mission is to make nuclear energy globally accessible, starting with the Aalo-1, a 10 MWe reactor leveraging cutting-edge safety, modularity, and efficiency. Based in Austin, TX, we’re rapidly growing as we work to deploy the world’s first fleet of advanced microreactors. Join us and help revolutionize energy for a sustainable future.

Aalo is seeking a hands-on Training Manager to build and lead a best-in-class training and qualification program for Factory Operations and Engineering. This role will establish the systems, standards, and culture required to ensure employees are trained, qualified, and prepared to perform safely, consistently, and compliantly.

• →Design, implement, and continuously improve a scalable training and qualification program for Factory Operations and Engineering.
• →Develop and deliver effective classroom, hands-on, and on-the-job training for roles ranging from factory operators—including welders, waterjet, and CNC technicians—to engineers and frontline leaders.
• →Establish and maintain role-based qualification cards, assessment criteria, training records, and recertification requirements.
• →Own training governance, including qualification standards, examination integrity, instructor qualification and performance, and documentation quality.
• →Build and scale onboarding, new-process training, delta training, cross-training, and continuing-training programs.
• →Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Production, and Operations leaders to assess training needs, identify skill gaps, and prioritize development plans aligned with business and production goals.
• →Translate operational changes, process improvements, quality findings, and lessons learned into clear, timely training solutions.
• →Develop and coach subject-matter experts and instructors to deliver consistent, high-quality training across shifts and teams.
• →Use training data and feedback to measure effectiveness, improve learner performance, and strengthen operational capability.
• →Foster a culture of ownership, technical excellence, and continuous learning throughout the organization.

• Bachelor’s degree in Management, Education, Organizational Development, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
• Experience leading training, qualification, or workforce-development programs in a manufacturing, industrial, or other operationally rigorous environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing and influencing cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Hands-on experience delivering both classroom-based and on-the-job training.
• Strong knowledge of adult-learning principles, instructional design, competency-based qualification, and Learning Management System (LMS) administration.
• Experience building training systems that support safety, quality, compliance, and operational performance.
• Familiarity with continuous-improvement methodologies, such as Lean or Six Sigma, and the ability to apply them to training and organizational development.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to earn trust and engage employees at every level of the organization.
• Strong organizational discipline, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced factory environment.
• A proactive, accountable leadership style and a genuine commitment to creating the best training program in the industry.
  
  

• Based in the United States
• Willing to work on-site in Austin, TX

Aalo Atomics provides a collaborative and supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, intellectually challenging careers, and competitive compensation. Aalo Atomics is an equal opportunity employer and considers all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Persons in compliance with 10 CFR Part 810 and may not hold non-compliant foreign citizenships.

Direct applicants only. No recruiters or staffing agencies, please.