Drafter
About The Position
ENC is hiring a Drafter to support the development and execution of transit bus platforms, including battery-electric, hybrid, CNG, and diesel vehicles. The role produces high-quality CAD models, drawings, and controlled product definitions, while maintaining SolidWorks PDM discipline and CAD standards across the engineering department. It supports the product lifecycle from concept and prototype through production release and provides technical leadership through mentoring, CAD governance, and support for CAD/PDM implementation and continuous improvement. The position is based at ENC’s headquarters in Riverside, California, and involves close coordination with U.S. and international engineering teams, suppliers, and manufacturing partners. ENC is a transportation manufacturer specializing in the design, engineering, and production of heavy-duty buses, shuttles, and cargo vehicles. The company describes a custom-build, mixed-model assembly process and offers battery-electric, diesel-electric hybrid, CNG, and clean diesel power options.
Requirements
- Associate degree or technical certification in Drafting, Mechanical Design, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of professional drafting or CAD design experience in automotive, heavy-duty vehicle, or industrial equipment environments.
- Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks.
- Hands-on experience with SolidWorks PDM or equivalent systems.
- Strong understanding of GD&T, tolerancing, and manufacturing drawing standards.
- Experience managing large assemblies and complex CAD file structures.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong ownership of product-definition quality and a disciplined CAD/document-control mindset.
- Technical leadership and mentoring ability, hands-on problem-solving skills, sound technical judgment, self-motivation, and ability to collaborate in a fast-paced environment.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Experience in transit buses or heavy-duty vehicles.
- Experience supporting BOM release and ERP integration.
- Familiarity with vehicle structures and mounting systems.
- Experience establishing or improving CAD/PDM standards.
- SolidWorks PDM Administrator experience.
- Exposure to regulatory-driven design environments.
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 GD&T, tolerancing, weld symbols, and revision control.
- Translate conceptual layouts and engineering requirements into release-ready CAD models and drawings.
- Administer and enforce SolidWorks PDM practices, including file structure, workflows, revision control, metadata, and release processes.
- Manage CAD and drawing releases from work in progress through production, ensuring accuracy and traceability.
- Create, maintain, and improve CAD standards, templates, libraries, and naming conventions.
- Support BOM creation and accuracy, aligning 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 with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams.
- Work with suppliers to review drawings, models, and manufacturing feasibility.
- Support prototype builds, production issues, drawing corrections, and continuous improvement activities.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance, FSA and HSA, dental and vision insurance, 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
