Assistant Production Engineer

ElDorado National California • Riverside, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

ENC is seeking an Assistant Production Engineer to support the Process Engineer in a commercial vehicle manufacturing environment. The role prepares and maintains production documentation, inspects components and assemblies, verifies the quality and functionality of new products, and helps maintain a safe, organized prototype vehicle work area. The successful candidate will interpret engineering drawings and electrical schematics, troubleshoot vehicle systems, and collaborate with engineering and production teams to identify and resolve issues before installation.

This is an onsite position in Riverside, California. The position requires extensive hands-on production floor experience, including direct experience in commercial vehicle manufacturing, and the ability to work safely in a manufacturing and prototype development environment.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of hands-on production floor experience, including at least 5 years of direct experience in commercial vehicle manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret 2D engineering drawings, navigate 3D models, and understand assembly requirements.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, harness drawings, and connector pinout information.
• Working understanding of programming concepts and vehicle control logic sufficient to support functional checks and troubleshooting.
• Practical experience troubleshooting vehicle electrical and mechanical systems.
• Experience inspecting fabricated parts, wiring, harnesses, and assemblies against drawings and specifications.
• Ability to use common inspection tools and electrical diagnostic equipment, including multimeters.
• Ability to prepare accurate BOMs, work instructions, inspection checklists, and technical records.
• Strong attention to detail, practical problem-solving skills, and clear communication with engineering and production personnel.
• Ability to work safely and effectively in a hands-on manufacturing and prototype development environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with commercial electric vehicles, vehicle electrical integration, and prototype builds.
• Familiarity with CAD viewers or CAD software and manufacturing BOM or ERP systems.
• Experience with engineering changes, revision control, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Familiarity with CAN bus diagnostics and vehicle diagnostic software.
• Technical training in manufacturing, automotive technology, electrical systems, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Process Engineer to create and update production bills of materials (BOMs), production drawings, assembly instructions, and work instructions.
• Translate engineering requirements into practical instructions for production personnel and verify that production documents reflect approved designs, component requirements, and assembly sequences.
• Identify drawing discrepancies and assembly concerns and coordinate resolution with engineering.
• Inspect in-house manufactured parts against approved drawings and specifications, with particular attention to wires and harnesses, including wire size, length, identification, connectors, pin assignments, crimps, routing provisions, and workmanship.
• Perform continuity and other specified electrical checks using appropriate test equipment and approved procedures; document discrepancies and support corrective actions to reduce wiring changes and rework after installation.
• Assist with quality inspections and functional checks for newly developed products, components, and prototype vehicles.
• Prepare inspection checklists, test records, and inspection reports based on engineering requirements and approved acceptance criteria.
• Record inspection results, identify nonconforming conditions, and track corrective actions through reinspection.
• Support troubleshooting of electrical, mechanical, and vehicle control system issues during assembly and testing.
• Help maintain a safe, clean, and organized prototype vehicle development area, including proper storage, labeling, and handling of tools, parts, wiring, and test equipment.
• Keep work areas and access routes clear, identify hazards, report unsafe conditions, follow shop safety procedures, and support housekeeping and 5S practices.
• Perform other duties as management may deem necessary.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical coverage, FSA and HSA, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, EAP, mental health, and wellness programs.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid time off.
• Twelve paid holidays.
• Employee referral program.
• Career growth and development opportunities.
• Hands-on training, skill development, and long-term career pathways within manufacturing operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed