Drafter

ElDorado National California Inc; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with match

Paid holidays

Employee referral program

Job summary

ElDorado National California Inc. (ENC) seeks an experienced Drafter to support its Riverside, CA operations, delivering high-quality SolidWorks models and 2D drawings for heavy-duty buses and powertrain platforms.

You will enforce CAD standards, manage PDM workflows, mentor junior drafters, and collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to ensure accurate definitions from concept through production release.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in Drafting, Mechanical Design, or related field; bachelor's degree is a plus.
• 5+ years of professional drafting or CAD design experience in automotive, heavy-duty vehicle, or industrial equipment environments.
• Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks.
• Strong hands-on experience with SolidWorks PDM or equivalent systems.
• Solid understanding of GD&T, tolerancing, and manufacturing drawing standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain complex 3D CAD models, assemblies, and detailed 2D drawings for transit bus structures, chassis components, mounting systems, brackets, and mechanical subsystems using SolidWorks.
• Produce manufacturing-ready drawings with proper GD&T, tolerancing, weld symbols, and revision control.
• Support engineering teams by translating conceptual layouts and engineering requirements into release-ready CAD and drawings.
• Administer and enforce SolidWorks PDM best practices, including file structure, workflows, revision control, metadata, and release processes.
• Own drawing and CAD release from WIP through production, ensuring accuracy and traceability.
• Create, maintain, and improve CAD standards, templates, libraries, and naming conventions.
• Support BOM creation and accuracy, ensuring alignment between CAD, PDM, and ERP systems.
• Serve as a SolidWorks and PDM subject-matter expert, supporting software implementation, optimization, and user training.
• Mentor and train junior drafters and designers in CAD modeling, drawing practices, and PDM discipline.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams.
• Interface with suppliers to review drawings, models, and manufacturing feasibility.
• Support prototype builds, production issues, drawing corrections, and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

SolidWorks

CAD drafting

GD&T

Mentoring

Cross-functional

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SolidWorks PDM

ERP integration

Job description

Join a manufacturing leader with over 50 years of excellence, where every role contributes to building reliable transportation solutions that people depend on everyday across the United States and Canada. Founded in 1975, ENC (ElDorado National – California) is a leading U.S. transportation manufacturer specializing in design, engineering, and end-to-end production of heavy-duty buses, shuttles, and cargo vehicles through a custom-build, mixed-model assembly process. Each vehicle is produced in our purpose-built facility in Riverside, California supporting public agencies and private transportation providers nationwide. We offer one of the industry’s widest portfolios of power options, including 100% battery-electric, diesel-electric hybrid, CNG, and clean diesel. ENC is committed to revitalizing American manufacturing through innovation, customer focus, and the delivery of high-quality vehicles that keep communities connected, supported, and moving forward.

Drafter

Location: Riverside, CA

Salary Range: $71,000 - $82,000

Position Summary

The Drafter will play a critical role in supporting the development and execution of ENC's transit bus platforms, including battery-electric, hybrid, CNG, and diesel vehicles. This role is responsible for producing high-quality CAD models, drawings, and controlled product definition while enforcing SolidWorks PDM discipline and CAD standards across the engineering department. This position supports the full product lifecycle from concept and prototype through production release and serves as a technical leader within the drafting function, providing mentoring, CAD governance, and support for CAD/PDM system implementation and continuous improvement. This position is based at ENC's headquarters in Riverside, California, and requires close coordination with U.S. and international engineering teams, suppliers, and manufacturing partners.

Key Responsibilities

This list of essential duties is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties, as management may deem necessary from time to time. The team member must be able to perform each essential job duty identified below satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of this position unless doing so would create an undue hardship.

• Develop and maintain complex 3D CAD models, assemblies, and detailed 2D drawings for transit bus structures, chassis components, mounting systems, brackets, and mechanical subsystems using SolidWorks.
• Produce manufacturing-ready drawings with proper GD&T, tolerancing, weld symbols, and revision control.
• Support engineering teams by translating conceptual layouts and engineering requirements into release-ready CAD and drawings.
• Administer and enforce SolidWorks PDM best practices, including file structure, workflows, revision control, metadata, and release processes.
• Own drawing and CAD release from WIP through production, ensuring accuracy and traceability.
• Create, maintain, and improve CAD standards, templates, libraries, and naming conventions.
• Support BOM creation and accuracy, ensuring alignment between CAD, PDM, and ERP systems.
• Serve as a SolidWorks and PDM subject-matter expert, supporting software implementation, optimization, and user training.
• Mentor and train junior drafters and designers in CAD modeling, drawing practices, and PDM discipline.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams.
• Interface with suppliers to review drawings, models, and manufacturing feasibility.
• Support prototype builds, production issues, drawing corrections, and continuous improvement activities.

Position Requirements

• Associate degree or technical certification in Drafting, Mechanical Design, or related field; bachelor's degree is a plus.
• 5+ years of professional drafting or CAD design experience in automotive, heavy-duty vehicle, or industrial equipment environments.
• Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks.
• Strong hands-on experience with SolidWorks PDM or equivalent systems.
• Solid understanding of GD&T, tolerancing, and manufacturing drawing standards.
• Experience managing large assemblies and complex CAD file structures.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Detail-oriented with strong ownership of product definition quality and a disciplined CAD/document-control mindset.
• Natural mentor and technical leader; hands-on problem solver with strong technical judgment; self-motivated and collaborative in fast-paced environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in transit buses or heavy-duty vehicles.
• Experience supporting BOM release and ERP integration.
• Familiarity with vehicle structures and mounting systems.
• Experience establishing or improving CAD/PDM standards.
• SolidWorks PDM Administrator experience.

This is an onsite position based in Riverside, CA and requires being onsite.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package: Medical (including FSA & HSA), dental, vision, life and disability insurance, EAP, mental health, and wellness programs
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off and twelve (12) paid holidays
• Employee referral program
• Career growth and development opportunities

Career Growth at ENC

We believe great careers and leaders are built from within. Many of our team members have advanced into roles that lead or into specialized technical positions. We invest in hands‑on training, skill development, and long‑term career pathways within manufacturing operations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ElDorado National California Inc. (ENC) is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class under applicable federal, state, and local laws. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. ENC takes affirmative action to employ and advance employment opportunities for minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. We actively encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply and join our team. ENC is also committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities have equal access to opportunities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact HR Department for assistance. In accordance with California's wage transparency law (Senate Bill 1162), we are committed to pay equity and transparency. The salary range reflected on the job positing is our good faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this role at the time of posting. While we do not typically hire at the top of the salary range, initial offers are based on the candidate's qualifications and experience, with opportunities for growth and increases over time.