Project Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer

Trinity Rail is seeking a talented and driven Project Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team in Dallas, Texas. In this role you will play a critical part in shaping the future of rail transportation by designing innovative Trinity Rail products and specifying the components that bring them to life.

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

What you'll do:

* Design and develop products, processes, systems, services or scientific applications using broad engineering concepts and research techniques

* Facilitate transition of product design and enhancement to full production/delivery

* Evaluate designs and products for compliance with regulatory and contractual standards in terms of material, stability and performance

* Collect and analyze functional requirements of proposed products

* Refine concepts, design products, plan project scope, determine and maintain schedules

* Serve as project leader for production of layouts, specifications, prototype build drawings and bill of materials within time frames needed to meet production schedules

* Direct functional activities to drafters or drafting teams

* Provide technical services to internal divisions, plant managers and teams in sales, engineering and manufacturing departments.

* Maintain external relationships with vendors, customers, engineers and operating personnel at various companies regarding non-standard components and their developments

* Recommend design improvements and material selections that optimize performance, cost efficiency, and manufacturability contributing to continuous improvement initiatives to achieve desired results

What you'll need:

* B.S./M.S. in Mechanical Engineering required

* 5+ years' of proven engineering experience in procedures, administration, and design, with a strong focus on railcar systems and components

* Demonstrated expertise in railcar design and application of industry best practices, ensuring compliance with safety and performance standards

* Comprehensive knowledge of railcar regulations and industry standards (AAR, FRA, and other governing bodies), with practical application in design and production environment

* Hands on experience in structural analysis review for railcar components, ensuring accuracy, safety, and durability in engineering solutions

* Background in large-scale production facilities, with direct exposure in manufacturing processes, quality assurance, and continuous improvement initiatives (prior railcar manufacturing background highly preferred)

* Exceptional communication abilities-skilled in preparing technical documentation, presenting complex concepts clearly, and collaborating across multi-disciplinary teams

* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) with ability to create detailed reports, models and presentations

* Ability to multi-task / handle multiple projects of differing scale