What are the responsibilities and job description for the Drafter/CAD & PDM Specialist position at ElDorado National California Inc?
Draftsman / CAD & PDM Specialist
Job Summary:
The Draftsman / CAD & PDM Specialist will play a critical role in supporting the development and execution of ENC’s transit bus platforms, including battery-electric, hybrid, CNG, and diesel vehicles. This role is responsible for producing high-quality CAD models, drawings, and controlled product definition while enforcing SolidWorks PDM discipline and CAD standards across the engineering department.
This position supports the full product lifecycle from concept and prototype through production release and serves as a technical leader within the drafting function, providing mentoring, CAD governance, and support for CAD/PDM system implementation and continuous improvement.
This position is based at ENC’s headquarters in Riverside, California, and requires close coordination with U.S. and international engineering teams, suppliers, and manufacturing partners.
Essential Duties:
Job Summary:
The Draftsman / CAD & PDM Specialist will play a critical role in supporting the development and execution of ENC’s transit bus platforms, including battery-electric, hybrid, CNG, and diesel vehicles. This role is responsible for producing high-quality CAD models, drawings, and controlled product definition while enforcing SolidWorks PDM discipline and CAD standards across the engineering department.
This position supports the full product lifecycle from concept and prototype through production release and serves as a technical leader within the drafting function, providing mentoring, CAD governance, and support for CAD/PDM system implementation and continuous improvement.
This position is based at ENC’s headquarters in Riverside, California, and requires close coordination with U.S. and international engineering teams, suppliers, and manufacturing partners.
Essential Duties:
- 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 draftsmen 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.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Required:
Required:
- Associate degree or technical certification in Drafting, Mechanical Design, or related field (Bachelor’s degree 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.
- Experience managing large assemblies and complex CAD file structures.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills.
Preferred:
- 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.
Skills and Attributes
- Detail-oriented with strong ownership of product definition quality.
- Process-driven with disciplined CAD and document control mindset.
- Natural mentor and technical leader.
- Hands-on problem solver with strong technical judgment.
- Self-motivated and collaborative in fast-paced environments.
Education, Experience, and/or Required Licenses:
- Associate degree or technical certification in Drafting, Mechanical Design, or related field (Bachelor’s degree a plus).
- 5 years of professional drafting or CAD design experience in automotive, heavy-duty vehicle, or industrial equipment environments.
ElDorado National California Inc. (ENC) is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class under applicable federal, state, and local laws. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected.
ENC takes affirmative action to employ and advance employment opportunities for minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. We actively encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply and join our team.
ENC is also committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities have equal access to opportunities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact HR Department for assistance.
In accordance with California's wage transparency law (Senate Bill 1162), we are committed to pay equity and transparency. The salary range reflected on the job positing is our good faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this role at the time of posting. While we do not typically hire at the top of the salary range, initial offers are based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience, with opportunities for growth and increases over time.
The hiring range for this position is $84,000.00 to $97,000.00 per year.
Salary : $84,000 - $97,000