Design Engineer

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 will collaborate with 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 youll 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 bring:

• 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—ability 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 contribute to team success