Project Engineer

TrinityRail 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 TrinityRail 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 techniquesFacilitate transition of product design and enhancement to full production/deliveryEvaluate designs and products for compliance with regulatory and contractual standards in terms of material, stability and performanceCollect and analyze functional requirements of proposed productsRefine concepts, design products, plan project scope, determine and maintain schedulesServe as project leader for production of layouts, specifications, prototype build drawings and bill of materials within timeframes needed to meet production schedulesDirect functional activities to drafters or drafting teamsProvide 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 developmentsRecommend design improvements and material selections that optimize performance, cost efficiency, and manufacturability contributing to continuous improvement initiatives to achieve desired resultsWhat you'll need:B.S./M.S. in Mechanical required5+ years' of proven engineering experience in procedures, administration, and design, with a strong focus on railcar systems and componentsDemonstrated expertise in railcar design and application of industry best practices, ensuring compliance with safety and performance standardsComprehensive knowledge of railcar regulations and industry standards (AAR, FRA, and other governing bodies), with practical application in design and production environmentHands on experience in structural analysis review for railcar components, ensuring accuracy, safety, and durability in engineering solutionsBackground 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 teamsAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) with ability to create detailed reports, models and presentationsAbility to multi-task / handle multiple projects of differing scale