Trinity Industries

Design Engineer

Trinity Industries$70K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering required
  • 2+ years of engineering experience; railcar industry experience preferred
  • Strong communication skills in both written and verbal formats
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
  • Collaborative mindset and eagerness to learn from senior engineers

Responsibilities

  • Design and specify components for TrinityRail products, focusing on functionality, safety, and efficiency
  • Develop and refine product designs and systems using engineering concepts and best practices
  • Support design transition into production by collaborating with manufacturing teams
  • Evaluate product designs for compliance with industry standards and performance specifications
  • Gather and analyze functional requirements to plan project scope and maintain schedules
  • Prepare layouts, specifications, and prototype drawings to contribute to accurate documentation
  • Collaborate with drafting teams to ensure design intent is captured in technical drawings

Benefits

  • Hands-on experience in a dynamic manufacturing environment
  • Opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers and cross-functional teams
  • Role contributes to shaping the future of rail transportation
  • Support for professional development and learning from senior engineers
Full Job Description
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.

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


Qualifications
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

About Trinity Industries

Trinity Industries, Inc. is a diversified industrial company that owns market-leading businesses which provide products and services to the energy, transportation, chemical, and construction sectors. Trinity reports its financial results in five principal business segments: the Rail Group, the Railcar Leasing and Management Services Group, the Inland Barge Group, the Construction Products Group and the Energy Equipment Group. Trinity?s businesses provide industrial products and services ranging from railcars, barges, storage containers, and aggregates to highway products, structural wind towers, railcar parts, and railcar leasing and management services.
Learn more about Trinity Industries
Size
5,845 employees
Market Cap
$2.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$147.3 million
Founded
1933
5 Year Trend
-13.3%
Revenue
$1.9 billion
NASDAQ

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