Project Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer

Project Engineer Trinity Industries – Dallas, TX, United States

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.

• 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

• B.S./M.S. in Mechanical 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