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:
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Design and develop products, processes, systems, services or scientific applications using broad engineering concepts and research techniques
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Facilitate transition of product design and enhancement to full production/delivery
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Evaluate designs and products for compliance with regulatory and contractual standards in terms of material, stability and performance
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Collect and analyze functional requirements of proposed products
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Refine concepts, design products, plan project scope, determine and maintain schedules
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Serve as project leader for production of layouts, specifications, prototype build drawings and bill of materials within timeframes needed to meet production schedules
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Direct functional activities to drafters or drafting teams
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Provide technical services to internal divisions, plant managers and teams in sales, engineering and manufacturing departments.
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Maintain external relationships with vendors, customers, engineers and operating personnel at various companies regarding non-standard components and their developments
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Recommend design improvements and material selections that optimize performance, cost efficiency, and manufacturability contributing to continuous improvement initiatives to achieve desired results
What you'll need:
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B.S./M.S. in Mechanical Engineering required
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5+ years’ of proven engineering experience in procedures, administration, and design, with a strong focus on railcar systems and components
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Demonstrated expertise in railcar design and application of industry best practices, ensuring compliance with safety and performance standards
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Comprehensive knowledge of railcar regulations and industry standards (AAR, FRA, and other governing bodies), with practical application in design and production environment
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Hands on experience in structural analysis review for railcar components, ensuring accuracy, safety, and durability in engineering solutions
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Background in large-scale production facilities, with direct exposure in manufacturing processes, quality assurance, and continuous improvement initiatives (prior railcar manufacturing background highly preferred)
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Exceptional communication abilities-skilled in preparing technical documentation, presenting complex concepts clearly, and collaborating across multi-disciplinary teams
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Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) with ability to create detailed reports, models and presentations
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Ability to multi-task / handle multiple projects of differing scale
