Design Engineer

Delivering Goods For The Good Of All™ - Trinity Rail

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For decades, _Trinity

Rail_ has been delivering the goods that keep North America moving. A humble promise to transport the everyday things that make everybody's lives better. It's our commitment to being stewards of the supply chain connecting companies with customers. People with products and Delivering Goods for the Good of All. While we've built one of the broadest and deepest railcar platforms in the world, to us it's what's on the inside that counts.

And the purpose these products serve for you like grain the secret ingredient for making memories, or gravel that paves the way for a getaway, fuel to power the road trip of a lifetime, cars that transport us to exciting new places, and essential chemicals that purify our water food and promote a healthy way of life. Indispensable goods that truly move us and keep our lives, and our economy rolling.

Trinity Rail is proud to

Trinity Rail is looking for a motivated Design Engineer to join our team in Dallas, Texas
. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the design and development of innovative railcar products while gaining hands‑on experience in a dynamic manufacturing environment. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers and cross‑functional teams to bring designs from concept to production, helping shape the future of rail transportation.

Join our team today and be a part of Delivering Goods for the Good of All!

What you'll do:

• Design and specify components for Trinity Rail products, ensuring functionality, safety, and efficiency
• Develop and refine product designs, processes, and systems using broad engineering concepts, research techniques, and industry best practices
• Support the transition of designs into production, collaborating with manufacturing teams to ensure smooth implementation and delivery
• Evaluate product designs for compliance with regulatory, contractual, and performance standards, with attention to materials, stability, and durability
• Gather and analyze functional requirements to refine concepts, plan project scope, and maintain schedules that align with production timelines
• Prepare layouts, specifications, prototype drawings, and bills of materials, contributing to accurate documentation and timely project execution
• Collaborate with drafting teams, providing guidance and ensuring design intent is captured in technical drawings
• Partner with internal teams (sales, engineering, manufacturing, plant managers) and maintain external relationships with vendors and customers to address non‑standard components and emerging technologies

Recommend design improvements and material selections that enhance product performance, cost-effectiveness, and manufacturability

What you'll need:

• B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering required
• 2+ years of engineering experience in design, procedures, or administration; railcar industry experience preferred
• Strong communication skills—able to clearly convey technical information in both written and verbal formats
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) for documentation, reporting, and presentations
• Ability to manage multiple projects of varying scope and complexity in a fast‑paced environment
• Collaborative mindset with a willingness to learn from senior engineers and…