Manufacturing Industrial Design Engineer

TrinityRail is searching for a Manufacturing/Industrial Design Engineer to join our team in Dallas, Texas.What you'll do:Evaluate designs and products for ease of manufacturing and compliance with regulatory and contractual standards in terms of material, stability and performanceWork both independently and closely with manufacturing operations, supply chain, and tooling to optimize designs and assembly process steps for manufacturabilityBe a self-starter in defining all engineering tasks to meet project objectives and have the ability to quickly learn about new processes with very little information providedDevelop and execute project plans for DFM&A activitiesCreate or serve as project leader for production of layouts, specifications, prototype build drawings and bill of materialsOversee the production of related models and drawingsMaintain external relationships with vendors, focusing on the engineering and operating personnel at regarding non-standard components and technical developmentsWork with internal and external customers in optimizing products and processes with quality, performance, production and profitability in mind.Ensure design intent is maintainedAdminister the assembly and process execution of NPI for proto, pilot and production buildsWhat you'll need:Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial) required3+ years' experience of engineering procedures and administration; emphasis on railcar design or other large fabrications is preferredDemonstrate hands-on mechanical abilityExtensive working knowledge of heavy manufacturing process and toolingOutstanding communication skills – both written and verbal/Bilingual Spanish is plusExcellent Microsoft Office skills requiredAbility to multi-task multiple projects of differing scaleAbility to work in both office and manufacturing facility environmentsDemonstrated ability to execute all phases of product design, prototype development, product analysis and manufacturing processes while conforming to applicable regulatory standards and practices. Knowledge of AAR interchange rules preferredExperience in a manufacturingPrior engineer position with a custom product, freight and/or tank car production or maintenance preferredKnowledge of weld process and industry standardsExperience in Autodesk AutoCAD and Inventor is preferredExperience with Risk assessment, planning, time standard, visuals and standard work