Engineer II, Vehicle

Join a manufacturing leader with over 50 years of excellence, where every role contributes to building reliable transportation solutions that people depend on everyday across the United States and Canada. At ENC, we prioritize safety, quality, innovation, collaboration, and continuous growth – creating vehicles our teams can take pride in.

Founded in 1975, ENC (ElDorado National – California) is a leading U.S. transportation manufacturer specializing in design, engineering, and end-to-end production of heavy‑duty buses, shuttles, and cargo vehicles through a custom‑build, mixed‑model assembly process. Each vehicle is produced in our purpose‑built facility in Riverside, California supporting public agencies and private transportation providers nationwide. We offer one of the industry’s widest portfolios of power options, including 100% battery‑electric, diesel‑electric hybrid, CNG, and clean diesel.

ENC is committed to revitalizing American manufacturing through innovation, customer focus, and the delivery of high‑quality vehicles that keep communities connected, supported, and moving forward.

Location:

Riverside, CA

Salary Range: $91,

Responsible for leading the integration of customer‑specific configurations and options into the ENC bus product lines. This role ensures that each bus meets customer requirements while aligning with manufacturing capabilities and regulatory compliance. The position works cross‑functionally with engineering, sales, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to translate customer specifications into practical engineering solutions that can be efficiently built and supported.

• Lead assigned customer programs and vehicle configurations, and systems into base bus platforms.
• Analyze customer specifications, RFPs, and contract requirements to determine technical feasibility, design impacts, and compliance requirements.
• Verify vendor quotes to meet technical requirements and evaluate engineering feasibility and recommend technical solutions.
• Generate and approve CAD models, drawings, BOMs, vehicle technical summary (VTS), ECNs.
• Coordinate engineering activities between sales, program management, manufacturing, supply chain, purchasing, vendors.
• Support proposal development, create and maintain vendor specification sheets, bid submittals, and participate in technical reviews.
• Act as technical liaison between internal teams and customers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support standardization and modular design initiatives.
• Mentor junior engineers on daily activities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline required.
• Minimum 3–5 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing or transportation environment.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems in heavy‑duty vehicles.
• Proficient in interpreting and applying customer specifications to engineering designs.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for cross‑functional collaboration.
• Familiarity with vehicle manufacturing processes, DFM/DFA principles, and configuration control.
• Knowledge of FMVSS, ADA, and other applicable vehicle regulations is a plus.
• Skilled in 3D CAD modeling (Solid Works preferred) and PLM systems are a plus.

• Experience with custom vehicle design, bus or truck industry experience preferred.
• Project or program engineering experience is a strong plus.
• This is an onsite position based in Riverside, CA and requires being onsite.
• Comprehensive benefits package:
  Medical (including FSA & HSA), dental, vision, life and disability insurance, EAP, mental health, and wellness programs.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid time off and twelve (12) paid holidays.
• Employee referral program.
• Career growth and development opportunities.

• We believe great careers and leaders are built from within. Many of our team members have advanced into roles that lead or into specialized technical positions. We invest in hands‑on training, skill development, and long‑term…