Design Engineer
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- Engineering
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- 2501180 Requisition #
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- 4 days ago Post Date
TrinityRail 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’ll work alongside 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 you'll do:
- Design and specify components for TrinityRail 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 need:
- 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—able 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
EOE
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