Senior CAD Drafter – Transit Bus Systems

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

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.