Engineering Project Manager

Socket.dev; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 151,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) with match

Paid time off / holidays

Employee referral program

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

ElDorado National California Inc. in Riverside, CA is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to lead the development of innovative commercial vehicle projects from concept to launch.

You will blend technical engineering know-how with strong leadership to guide vehicle programs through proposal, design, and delivery, ensuring on-time results. The role requires a Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree and four years of PM/Product leadership experience in manufacturing, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering required.
• Four years of experience as Product/Project Manager in vehicle manufacturing.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing complex vehicle projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop in-house project management processes with Gates & Milestones.
• Oversee full lifecycle of commercial vehicle design projects from planning to delivery.
• Define scope, objectives, and deliverables with stakeholders.
• Create and manage timelines, budgets, and resource plans.
• Coordinate with engineering, design, marketing, and executives to hit cost, schedule, and quality goals.
• Identify risks and mitigation plans to minimize impacts on outcomes.
• Report status, risks, and recommendations to senior management.
• Ensure compliance with FMVSS and internal quality processes.
• Drive continuous improvement in PM and product development processes.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Gantt charts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

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. At ENC, we prioritize safety, quality, innovation, collaboration, and continuous growth – creating vehicles our teams can take pride in.

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.

Engineering Project Manager

Location:Riverside, CA

Pay/Salary Range:$151,000-$185,000

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Project Manager to manage the development of innovative commercial vehicle projects from concept to launch. This role requires a blend of strong technical acumen, exceptional leadership, and a deep understanding of automotive design processes. This position is responsible for overseeing the planning, tracking and implementation of vehicle engineering and equipment projects from proposal to delivery. Provides technical engineering leadership for the development of electric, diesel and hybrid automobile technology used in transportation industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop an in-house, Best Practice, cross-functional, project management processes that incorporates Gates & Milestones.
• Oversees the overall project life cycle, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closing of commercial vehicle design projects.
• Define project scope, Gantt charts, objectives, deliverables, and success metrics in collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Develop and manage project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation plans, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Facilitate collaboration across engineering managers, design managers, marketing managers, and executives to meet cost, schedule, and quality goals.
• Ensure resource availability and allocation for technical engineering needs for product development and manufacturing.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks, developing contingency plans to minimize potential impacts on project outcomes.
• Present on project status, progress, risks, and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, FMVSS regulatory requirements, and internal quality processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the project management and product development processes.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in project management.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and four (4) years of experience as Product Manager or Project Manager in the vehicle manufacturing industry.
• The required four (4) years of experience with Bachelor’s, must have included managing the timely launch of new vehicle products to market, including vehicle product development and testing; ensuring timely project execution and delivery from initiation to completion; defining project scope, objectives, and deliverables; and managing project plans, timelines and budgets.

Work Environment:

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.