TrinityRail is seeking a talented and driven Project Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team in Dallas, Texas. Â In this role you will play a critical part in shaping the future of rail transportation by designing innovative TrinityRail products and specifying the components that bring them to life. Â
Join Our team today and be a part of Delivering Goods for the Good of All! Â
What you'll do: Â
- 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 timeframes 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. Â
- 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
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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
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