Manufacturing Training Program Manager

The posting, as Skydio wrote it

Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial mobility. The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best-in-class hardware and software product development, operational excellence, and customer obsession to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users, from utility inspectors https://www.skydio.com/solutions/energy-and-utilities to first responders https://www.skydio.com/solutions/public-safety, soldiers in battlefield scenarios https://www.skydio.com/solutions/national-security/tactical-isr, and beyond https://www.skydio.com/solutions.

About the Role

Skydio is seeking a Manufacturing Training Program Manager to build and scale our manufacturing talent development programs. This role combines operational excellence with workforce strategy, ensuring employees receive exceptional onboarding and technical training while developing long-term partnerships that create sustainable manufacturing talent pipelines.

You will own the manufacturing training ecosystem—from learning management systems and training effectiveness to workforce partnerships, public funding opportunities, and hiring programs. Working cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Production, Engineering, Recruiting, HR, Quality, and external partners, you will build the systems and relationships that enable Skydio's continued manufacturing growth.

How You’ll Make an Impact

MANUFACTURING TRAINING & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

• Own the strategy, execution, and continuous improvement of manufacturing training programs across production operations.
• Schedule, coordinate, and administer instructor-led, on-the-job, and digital training for manufacturing employees.
• Design and continuously improve onboarding programs that accelerate employee readiness and productivity.
• Develop cross-training strategies that increase workforce versatility and manufacturing flexibility.
• Evaluate training effectiveness through KPIs including certification rates, time-to-proficiency, quality performance, safety metrics, and production readiness.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Production, EHS, and Quality to develop standardized work instructions, training curricula, and certification programs for compliance, new products, and manufacturing processes.

LEARNING MANAGEMENT & PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

• Act as the primary Manufacturing System Owner for the LMS, overseeing the integrity of qualification tracking, employee certifications, training documentation, and reporting to ensure constant audit readiness.
• Develop scalable training infrastructure, processes, and reporting dashboards to support a growing manufacturing workforce.
• Ensure training documentation meets quality, regulatory, and operational requirements.
• Manage training schedules, instructor coordination, employee certifications, and training records.

WORKFORCE PARTNERSHIPS & TALENT PIPE
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Compensation: At Skydio, our compensation packages for regular, full-time employees include competitive base salaries, equity in the form of stock options, and comprehensive benefits packages. Compensation will vary based on factors, including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience. Relocation assistance may also be provided for eligible roles. The annual base salary range for this position is $145,000 - $219,000*. Fundamentally, we believe that equity is the key to long-term financial growth, and we ensure all regular, full-time employees have the opportunity to significantly benefit from the company's success. Regular, full-time employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s group health insurance plans. Regular, full-time employees are eligible to receive the following benefits: Paid vacation time, sick leave, holiday pay and 401K savings plan. This position and all associated benefits are subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws, as well as the Company’s policies and eligibility criteria.

*Compensation for certain positions may vary based on the position’s location.

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At Skydio we believe that diversity drives innovation. We have created a multidisciplinary environment that embraces the power of diverse perspectives to create elegant solutions for complex problems. We are committed to growing our network of people, programs, and resources to nurture an inclusive culture.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local anti-discrimination laws.

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