Trinity Industries

Project Engineer

Trinity Industries$80K — $110K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S./M.S. in Mechanical Engineering required
  • 5+ years of engineering experience focused on railcar systems and components
  • Expertise in railcar design and compliance with safety and performance standards
  • In-depth knowledge of railcar regulations (AAR, FRA) applicable in design and production
  • Hands-on structural analysis experience for railcar components
  • Experience in large-scale production and quality assurance initiatives, preferably in railcar manufacturing
  • Exceptional communication skills for technical documentation and cross-team collaboration
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite for reporting and presentations
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop products and systems using engineering principles
  • Facilitate the transition of designs to full production
  • Evaluate designs against regulatory and performance standards
  • Collect and analyze functional requirements for new products
  • Refine product concepts and maintain project schedules
  • Lead projects ensuring timely production of specifications and layouts
  • Direct drafting teams and oversee functional activities
  • Provide technical support to internal divisions and external partners
  • Maintain relationships with vendors and customers regarding non-standard components
  • Recommend design improvements for performance and cost efficiency

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Collaborative work environment with multi-disciplinary teams
  • Engagement with industry leaders and regulatory bodies
  • Contributions to meaningful engineering projects
  • Access to advanced tools and technologies in railcar design
  • Participation in continuous improvement initiatives
Full Job Description
What you'll do:
  • 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 timeframes 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


Qualifications
What you'll need:
  • B.S./M.S. in Mechanical Engineering 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

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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