Senior CAD & PDM Specialist for Transit Buses

ENC - ElDorado National California Inc.; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life and DIS/

EAP and wellness programs

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and twelve holidays

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

ElDorado National California Inc. in Riverside, CA, is seeking a Drafter/CAD & PDM Specialist to support transit bus platforms from concept to production. You will produce high‑quality CAD models, drawings, and controlled product definitions while enforcing SolidWorks PDM discipline and CAD standards.

The role requires mentoring junior designers, coordinating with U.S. and international teams, and driving CAD governance across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain.

Qualifications

• 5+ years drafting/CAD design in automotive, heavy-duty vehicle, or industrial equipment environments.
• Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM experience.
• Strong understanding of GD&T and manufacturing drawing standards.
• Experience managing large assemblies and CAD file structures; CAD governance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain complex 3D CAD models and 2D drawings for transit bus components using SolidWorks.
• Release CAD data with GD&T, tolerancing, weld symbols, and revision control.
• Mentor junior draftsmen and collaborate with engineering, manufacturing and QA teams.
• Administer SolidWorks PDM, file structure, workflows, and metadata; ensure traceability.
• Interface with suppliers and support CAD/PDM integration and ERP alignment.
• Support prototype builds and production issue resolution with design improvements.

Skills

SolidWorks proficiency

SolidWorks PDM

GD&T knowledge

Mentor/leadership

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Education

Associate degree or technical certification in Drafting/Mechanical Design

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

SolidWorks

PDM systems

Job description

ElDorado National California Inc. in Riverside, CA, is seeking a Drafter/CAD & PDM Specialist to support transit bus platforms from concept to production. You will produce high‑quality CAD models, drawings, and controlled product definitions while enforcing SolidWorks PDM discipline and CAD standards.

The role requires mentoring junior designers, coordinating with U.S. and international teams, and driving CAD governance across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain.