Manufacturing​/Industrial Design Engineer

Job Description - Manufacturing/Industrial Design Engineer (2600055)

Manufacturing/Industrial Design Engineer - (2600055)

Trinity Rail is searching for a Design for Manufacturability (DFM) Engineer to join our team in Dallas, Texas.

• Evaluate designs and products for ease of manufacturing and compliance with regulatory and contractual standards in terms of material, stability and performance.
• Work both independently and closely with manufacturing operations, supply chain, and tooling to optimize designs and assembly process steps for manufacturability.
• Be 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 provided
• Develop and execute project plans for DFM&A activities.
• Create or serve as project leader for production of layouts, specifications, prototype build drawings and bill of materials.
• Oversee the production of related models and drawings.
• Maintain external relationships with vendors, focusing on the engineering and operating personnel at regarding non-standard components and technical developments
• Work with internal and external customers in optimizing products and processes with quality, performance, production and profitability in mind.
• Ensure design intent is maintained.
• Administer the assembly and process execution of NPI for proto, pilot and production builds

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial) required.
• 3+ years’ experience of engineering procedures and administration; emphasis on railcar design or other large fabrications is preferred.
• Demonstrate hands-on mechanical ability
• Extensive working knowledge of heavy manufacturing process and tooling.
• Outstanding communication skills – both written and verbal/Bilingual Spanish is plus
• Ability to multi-task multiple projects of differing scale
• Ability to work in both office and manufacturing facility environments.
• Demonstrated 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 preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing.
• Prior engineer position with a custom product, freight and/or tank car production or maintenance preferred.
• Knowledge of weld process and industry standards.
• Experience in Autodesk AutoCAD and Inventor is preferred.
• Experience with Risk assessment, planning, time standard, visuals and standard work.