Manager - Engineering Capabilities Development - 2 Year Contract
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 15, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 15, 2026. EDGE Group scores A on the Alion truth index.
External Job Description
ABOUT THE ROLE
BRIDGE, the corporate learning and capability development center of EDGE Group, is seeking an experienced Engineering Learning & Bootcamp Manager to develop and deliver technical learning programs that strengthen engineering capability, accelerate workforce readiness, and support innovation across the organization. The role oversees the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of technical academies, capability development programs, and advanced manufacturing learning experiences aligned with business priorities.
Working closely with engineering leaders, HR, subject-matter experts, and external partners, the Engineering Learning & Bootcamp Manager ensures high-quality technical learning experiences that support career development, operational excellence, and organizational growth.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and execute technical learning strategies aligned with engineering capability requirements, business objectives, and workforce development priorities.
Design, implement, and continuously improve technical academies, onboarding programs, competency-based learning pathways, and specialized capability development initiatives.
Collaborate with engineering leaders, HR, and subject-matter experts to identify capability gaps and develop learning solutions that support current and future business needs.
Oversee the planning and delivery of instructor-led, virtual, blended, laboratory-based, and simulation-based technical learning experiences.
Support learning initiatives covering engineering fundamentals, advanced manufacturing, digital technologies, systems thinking, and professional development.
Manage learning operations, including training budgets, external training providers, learning technologies, and learning management systems (LMS).
Measure learning effectiveness through assessments, participant feedback, competency evaluations, and business performance indicators, driving continuous improvement across all programs.
Lead and develop technical trainers and instructional designers while fostering innovation through modern learning methodologies, immersive technologies, and practical hands-on experiences.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Education, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related discipline.
8+ years of experience managing technical training, engineering learning programs, workforce development, or corporate learning initiatives.
Experience designing and delivering technical learning programs, competency-based development initiatives, or technical capability-building programs.
Good understanding of engineering environments, advanced manufacturing, digital technologies, and modern industrial practices.
Experience managing learning management systems (LMS), digital learning platforms, training vendors, and cross-functional stakeholder relationships.
Strong knowledge of instructional design principles, adult learning methodologies, and learning evaluation techniques.
Excellent leadership, communication, facilitation, and project management skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience within defense, aerospace, manufacturing, government, or other technology-driven industries is considered a strong plus.