The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
TMAC TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST II
🇺🇸 Edinburg, TX
🕑 Full-Time
💰 TBD
💻 Learning & Development
🗓️ October 22nd, 2025
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Edtech.com's Summary
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is hiring a TMAC Training and Development Specialist II. This role involves coordinating engineering projects for the Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center by providing hands-on training, technical assistance, managing customer relations, and supervising entry-level specialists and interns to improve quality, productivity, and business operations for manufacturing clients.
Highlights
- Coordinate planning and execution of engineering projects for the Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center clients.
- Develop cost estimates, negotiate contracts, and allocate resources for assigned projects.
- Create and conduct complex training sessions and materials related to Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and Supply Chain.
- Provide technical assistance to small and medium-sized manufacturers, resolving issues with innovative solutions.
- Conduct sales activities to raise awareness of the Center’s services through telemarketing, presentations, and community events.
- Prepare technical and financial reports, and maintain documentation in compliance with legal and confidentiality standards.
- Develop and maintain customer relationships, acting as a liaison between customers and university entities.
- Supervise assigned staff including entry-level specialists and interns.
- Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and five years of job-related experience including training and project management of Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and ISO/TS.
- Preferred certifications include Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or ISO/TS certification.
- Compensation is commensurate with experience.
TMAC TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST II Full Description
Office Location
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
Human Resources
MASS Building 2nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
Human Resources
MASS Building 2nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539
Edinburg: (956)665-2451
Brownsville: (956) 882-8205
Office hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.
Staff Recruitment: careers@utrgv.edu
School of Medicine Recruitment: SOMCareers@utrgv.edu
Graduate Assistantships: assistantships@utrgv.edu
Faculty Recruitment:
College of Engineering & Computer Science: cecs@utrgv.edu
College of Engineering & Computer Science: cecs@utrgv.edu
Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: cobe@utrgv.edu
College of Sciences Office of the Dean: cos@utrgv.edu
College of Education and P-16 Integration: cep@utrgv.edu
College of Fine Arts: cofa@utrgv.edu
College of Liberal Arts: liberalarts@utrgv.edu
Website: https://careers.utrgv.edu
TMAC TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST II
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Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: *Date of Birth *Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days. If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact information.
Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number | SRGV8609
Working Title | TMAC TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST II
Number of Vacancies | 1
Location | Edinburg, Texas
Department | Ctr for Mfg TX Mfg Asst Ctr
FTE | 1
FLSA | Exempt
Scope of Job | To perform a variety of duties for engineering projects for the Texas Manufacturing
Assistance Center. Projects may include, but are not limited to providing hands-on training and technical assistance to help customers become more profitable via improvements in quality, productivity, and general business operations. Responsible for providing technical assistance to small and medium-sized manufacturers and supervising entry-level specialists and interns.
Description of Duties | • Coordinates the planning and execution of engineering projects for Center’s clients.
• Develops the cost estimates, negotiates contracts and resources allocation for the project assigned.
• Develops, coordinates and conducts complex training sessions and materials.
• Provides technical assistance and supports to clients by resolving issues and problems through new techniques, concepts, or technology and initiating or coordinating research to determine innovative solutions.
• Responsible for all sales activities to promote awareness of the Center’s services through a variety of methods including telemarketing, presentations, and other special events across the community.
• Develops and coordinates surveys, to provide status and required data as required.
• Prepares technical and financial reports of recommendations, projected outcomes and associated costs; maintains documentation of services provided to customers to ensure compliance with legal, patent, and confidentiality agreements.
• Develops and maintains customer relations and acts a liaison between the customers and other university entities.
• Represents the center in several internal and external events, committees, and/or Associations.
• Responsible for product development and participation in TMAC Centers of Excellence.
• Performs related duties as required.
Supervision Received | General direction from the assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given | Direct supervision of all assigned staff.
Required Education | Bachelor’s degree from an accredited University in a related field.
Preferred Education | N/A
Licenses/Certifications | Preferred: Six SIGMA, Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain or ISO/TS Certification
Required Experience | Five (5) years experience in directly job-related experience including training and project management of Six SIGMA, Lean Manufacturing, and Supply Chain and ISO/TS
Preferred Experience | N/A
Equipment | Use of standard office equipment.
Working Conditions | Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office Environment; some travel and weekend work is required.
Other | Knowledge of university and community resources available to implement plans. Ability to work with a variety of people, such as all University constituents: students, faculty, staff, parents, donors, legislatures, etc. Exceptional planning and organizational skills.
Physical Capabilities | N/A
Employment Category | Full-Time
Minimum Salary | Commensurate with Experience
Posted Salary | Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date | 10/21/2025
Grant Funded Position | No
If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date |
Working Title | TMAC TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST II
Number of Vacancies | 1
Location | Edinburg, Texas
Department | Ctr for Mfg TX Mfg Asst Ctr
FTE | 1
FLSA | Exempt
Scope of Job | To perform a variety of duties for engineering projects for the Texas Manufacturing
Assistance Center. Projects may include, but are not limited to providing hands-on training and technical assistance to help customers become more profitable via improvements in quality, productivity, and general business operations. Responsible for providing technical assistance to small and medium-sized manufacturers and supervising entry-level specialists and interns.
Description of Duties | • Coordinates the planning and execution of engineering projects for Center’s clients.
• Develops the cost estimates, negotiates contracts and resources allocation for the project assigned.
• Develops, coordinates and conducts complex training sessions and materials.
• Provides technical assistance and supports to clients by resolving issues and problems through new techniques, concepts, or technology and initiating or coordinating research to determine innovative solutions.
• Responsible for all sales activities to promote awareness of the Center’s services through a variety of methods including telemarketing, presentations, and other special events across the community.
• Develops and coordinates surveys, to provide status and required data as required.
• Prepares technical and financial reports of recommendations, projected outcomes and associated costs; maintains documentation of services provided to customers to ensure compliance with legal, patent, and confidentiality agreements.
• Develops and maintains customer relations and acts a liaison between the customers and other university entities.
• Represents the center in several internal and external events, committees, and/or Associations.
• Responsible for product development and participation in TMAC Centers of Excellence.
• Performs related duties as required.
Supervision Received | General direction from the assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given | Direct supervision of all assigned staff.
Required Education | Bachelor’s degree from an accredited University in a related field.
Preferred Education | N/A
Licenses/Certifications | Preferred: Six SIGMA, Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain or ISO/TS Certification
Required Experience | Five (5) years experience in directly job-related experience including training and project management of Six SIGMA, Lean Manufacturing, and Supply Chain and ISO/TS
Preferred Experience | N/A
Equipment | Use of standard office equipment.
Working Conditions | Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office Environment; some travel and weekend work is required.
Other | Knowledge of university and community resources available to implement plans. Ability to work with a variety of people, such as all University constituents: students, faculty, staff, parents, donors, legislatures, etc. Exceptional planning and organizational skills.
Physical Capabilities | N/A
Employment Category | Full-Time
Minimum Salary | Commensurate with Experience
Posted Salary | Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date | 10/21/2025
Grant Funded Position | No
If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date |
Posting Detail Information
EEO Statement | It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
Special Instructions to Applicants | Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: *Date of Birth *Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days. If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact information.
Additional Information | UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.
All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .
Quick Link | https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/49082
Special Instructions to Applicants | Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: *Date of Birth *Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days. If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact information.
Additional Information | UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.
All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .
Quick Link | https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/49082
Posting Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Are you a current UTRGV employee?
- Yes
- No
- * Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?
- Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions
- Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions
- No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions
- * Please select your highest level of completed education:
- 6th grade education
- 10th grade education
- High School Diploma or GED
- Associates Degree in a related field, Technical Degree in a related field, or Trade School Degree/Certification in a related field or 60 Hours of College Hours
- Bachelors Degree in a related field from an accredited university
- Masters Degree in a related field from an accredited university
- Ph. D. or other terminal degree in a related field from an accredited university
- * Please provide the field of study for your education:
(Open Ended Question) - * Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 4 years
- 5 years
- 6 years
- 7 years
- 8 years
- 9 years
- 10 years
- Over 10 years
- * Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Curriculum Vitae
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Reference Letter 1
- Reference Letter 2
- Reference Letter 3
- Certifications and Licenses
- Training Certificates
- Other Document
- List of 3 References
- Unofficial Transcripts 2
- Unofficial Transcripts 3
- Letter of Interest
- Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
- Additional Document
- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
- UT System Employee Benefits
- UT System
- Fraud Reporting
- State of Texas
- Texas Homeland Security
- Texas Veterans Portal
- Where the money goes
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