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. Vehicle Applications Engineer III Location: Riverside, CA Salary Range: $115,000 - $132,000
Job Summary:
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 Key Responsibilities: - Lead the design and integration of customer-specific vehicle configurations, features, and systems into base bus platforms.
- Analyze customer specifications (RFPs, SOWs, etc.) to determine technical feasibility, design impacts, and compliance requirements.
- Generate and review engineering documentation including 2D/3D models, drawings, BOMs, and option specifications.
- Collaborate with Sales and Program Management to support customer proposals and manage engineering deliverables for awarded programs.
- Coordinate with manufacturing engineering and production teams to ensure designs are buildable and aligned with assembly processes.
- Resolve technical issues during the build phase by supporting troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and field issue resolution.
- Act as technical liaison between internal teams and customers throughout the project lifecycle.
- Drive standardization of commonly used configurations and identify opportunities for modularization and efficiency.
- Mentor junior engineers and provide leadership in vehicle applications best practices.
Position Requirements: Required: - Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline required.
- Minimum 5–7 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.
Preferred: - Experience with custom vehicle design, bus or truck industry experience preferred.
- Project or program engineering experience is a strong plus.
- Knowledge of FMVSS, ADA, and other applicable transit vehicle regulations is a plus.
- Familiarity with vehicle manufacturing processes, DFM/DFA principles, and configuration control.
- Skilled in 3D CAD modeling (SolidWorks preferred) and PLM systems is a plus.
Work Environment: - This is an onsite position based in Riverside, CA and requires being 100% onsite.
Benefits: - 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
Career Growth at ENC - 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 career pathways within manufacturing operations.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
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