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Trinity Industries, Inc. · 3 hours ago

Project Engineer

Trinity Industries, Inc. is seeking a talented and driven Project Engineer to join their dynamic engineering team. In this role, you will play a critical part in shaping the future of rail transportation by designing innovative products and specifying the components that bring them to life.

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Hiring Manager
Farah Tabibi
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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringRailcar DesignRailcar RegulationsStructural AnalysisManufacturing ProcessesMicrosoft Office SuiteMulti-taskingTechnical DocumentationCommunication Skills

Required

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 environments
Hands-on experience in structural analysis review for railcar components, ensuring accuracy, safety, and durability in engineering solutions
Exceptional communication abilities —skilled in preparing technical documentation, presenting complex concepts clearly, and collaborating across multidisciplinary 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

Preferred

Background in large-scale production facilities, with direct exposure to manufacturing processes, quality assurance, and continuous improvement initiatives (prior railcar manufacturing background highly preferred)

Company

Trinity Industries, Inc.

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Trinity Industries is North America’s premier provider of railcar products and services.

H1B Sponsorship

Trinity Industries, Inc. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (5)
2024 (5)
2023 (6)
2022 (6)
2021 (2)
2020 (5)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$600M
2024-05-21Post Ipo Debt· $200M
2023-06-26Post Ipo Debt· $400M
1978-01-13IPO

Leadership Team

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Jean Savage
CEO and President
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Brian Mork
Chief Information Security Officer / Chief Privacy Officer
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