Senior CAD Drafter – Transit Bus & PDM Expert

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and twelve (12) paid

Employee referral program

Career growth and development opportun

Career growth and development opportun

Job summary

ElDorado National California Inc. (ENC) in Riverside, CA, is seeking an experienced Drafter to develop 3D CAD models and 2D drawings for transit bus platforms across multiple propulsion types.

You will enforce SolidWorks PDM discipline, CAD standards, and support the full product lifecycle from concept to production. The role requires 5+ years of drafting experience in automotive/heavy-duty environments, strong SolidWorks skills, GD&T knowledge, and mentoring capabilities.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certificate in Drafting or Mechanical Design; bachelor's degree is a plus.
• 5+ years of professional drafting/CAD design experience in automotive or heavy-duty environments.
• Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM.
• Solid understanding of GD&T, tolerancing, and manufacturing drawing standards.
• Experience managing large assemblies and complex CAD file structures.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain 3D CAD models and 2D drawings for transit bus structures using SolidWorks.
• Produce manufacturing-ready drawings with GD&T, tolerancing, weld symbols, and revision control.
• Translate conceptual layouts into release-ready CAD and drawings for production.
• Administer and enforce SolidWorks PDM standards, workflows, and release processes.
• Own CAD release from WIP through production with accuracy and traceability.
• Create, maintain, and improve CAD standards, libraries, and naming conventions.
• Support BOM creation and alignment between CAD, PDM, and ERP systems.
• Serve as SolidWorks and PDM SME, supporting software implementation and training.
• Mentor and train junior drafters and designers in CAD practices and PDM discipline.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams; interface with suppliers.
• Support prototype builds, production issues, and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

CAD modeling

GD&T

Mentoring

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Associate degree or technical certificate in Drafting/Mechanical Design

Bachelor's degree is a plus

Tools

SolidWorks

SolidWorks PDM

Job description

ElDorado National California Inc. (ENC) in Riverside, CA, is seeking an experienced Drafter to develop 3D CAD models and 2D drawings for transit bus platforms across multiple propulsion types.

You will enforce SolidWorks PDM discipline, CAD standards, and support the full product lifecycle from concept to production. The role requires 5+ years of drafting experience in automotive/heavy-duty environments, strong SolidWorks skills, GD&T knowledge, and mentoring capabilities.