Drafter

ElDorado National California•Riverside, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Drafter supports the development and execution of ENC transit bus platforms, including battery-electric, hybrid, CNG, and diesel vehicles. The role produces high-quality CAD models, drawings, and controlled product definition while enforcing 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 system implementation and continuous improvement. Based at ENC headquarters in Riverside, California, this onsite position coordinates closely with U.S. and international engineering teams, suppliers, and manufacturing partners. The Drafter also collaborates with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams and supports prototype builds, production issues, drawing corrections, and continuous improvement.

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.
Strong hands-on experience with SolidWorks PDM or equivalent systems.
Solid 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, and strong technical judgment.
Self-motivated and collaborative approach in fast-paced environments.

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 appropriate 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 best practices, including file structure, workflows, revision control, metadata, and release processes.
Manage drawing and CAD 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.
Interface with suppliers to review drawings, models, and manufacturing feasibility.
Support prototype builds, production issues, drawing corrections, and continuous improvement activities.