Job Description
Job Title: Lead Technical Trainer/Writer
DETAILS:
• Duration: Direct Hire
• Location: Yonkers, NY
• Salary: $85,000 – $111,000 depending on experience
• Shift: Monday to Friday, standard daytime hours
We are currently seeking a Lead Technical Trainer/Writer for a full-time, direct hire opportunity in Yonkers, NY.
Primary Objective:
To lead Kawasaki’s technical training efforts in the field and ensure all training programs and materials meet FRA standards and client requirements, while maintaining logistical oversight and instructional consistency across teams.
Essential Functions:
• Lead training efforts in the field
• Draft training materials based on vendor data, draft manuals, and direct observation
• Verify compliance with all FRA training requirements, including 49 CFR 238.109
• Proofread and edit vendor documents to ensure completeness and accuracy
• Assign and clarify responsibilities when multiple instructors are used in a course
• Manage all logistics for training, including personnel, tools, and consumables
• Monitor vendor and subcontractor quality during classroom instruction
• Deliver training classes covering familiarization, FRA regulations, subsystem integration, and interface
• Serve as primary point-of-contact between, vendors, and the Authority
• Draft formal communications to, vendors, and the Authority as directed
• Coordinate training classes at Authority sites and ensure all documentation and equipment are available
• Collaborate with Engineering Department to address technical questions from trainees
• Ensure timely delivery of all contract training deliverables to the Authority
• Assist in course curriculum design and scheduling for new contracts
• Provide written evaluations of courses and instructor performance after each session
• Support the Manager and Assistant Manager of Training and Manuals in staff development
Education Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) required
• Formal technical training (e.g., Military Electronic Courses) a plus
Qualifications:
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience delivering technical training; prior rail car industry experience strongly preferred
• Flexible and solutions-oriented approach to field-based problem solving
• Willingness to travel at least 20% of the time
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience with Adobe FrameMaker and/or vector graphics tools (CorelDraw, Adobe Illustrator, or AutoCAD) is a plus
Work Environment:
This role involves both office-based documentation and on-site fieldwork, including coordination with vendors and hands-on engagement with rail cars and training equipment. Candidates should be comfortable navigating both technical documentation and real-world application.
Company Overview:
Founded in 2010, Top Prospect Group was created with a focus on matching high-quality candidates with top clients while fostering an environment where success is shared by all. In 2023, the company was acquired by HW Staffing Solutions, expanding its service offerings to include technology and professional services.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately!
Please include a clean copy of your resume, salary expectations, and any references in your application.