Senior Chassis Engineer

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.

Senior Chassis Engineer

Location: Riverside, CA

Salary Range: $110,000.00 - $140,000.00

Position Summary

The Senior Chassis Engineer will own the mechanical integration and validation of axles, suspension interfaces, pneumatic and air brake systems, steering systems, and related vehicle systems for ENC’s battery-electric (BEB), hybrid, diesel, CNG, and other transit bus platforms. This role requires broad vehicle systems knowledge and the ability to independently lead design, supplier coordination, prototype troubleshooting, and production release. The position will support battery-electric programs and transition across other ENC vehicle development programs and powertrain types as business priorities evolve. Primary responsibility for chassis frame and structural design remains with the Vehicle Structure Engineer; this position defines suspension, axle, brake, and steering loads, interfaces, and integration requirements.

Key Responsibilities

This list of essential duties is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties, as management may deem necessary from time to time. The team member must be able to perform each essential job duty identified below satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of this position unless doing so would create an undue hardship.

• Lead front/rear axle integration, mounting interfaces, load ratings, tire and wheel clearances, and weight-distribution considerations.
• Design and integrate suspension interfaces, air springs, shock absorbers, ride-height components, and related brackets and hardware, coordinating structural mounting design with the Vehicle Structure Engineer.
• Own pneumatic/air brake packaging, including reservoirs, lines, valves, brake chambers, compressor, dryer, and service access.
• Integrate steering gear, column, linkages, mounting structures, and related clearances; evaluate turning and articulation envelopes.
• Coordinate parking brake, hill-hold, and regenerative-braking interfaces with brake suppliers and electrical/controls engineers.
• Support system calculations, applicable FMVSS brake requirements, prototype installation, inspection, and validation.
• Develop and maintain 3D SolidWorks assemblies, manufacturing drawings, specifications, and system BOMs for assigned transit bus systems across BEB and other powertrain platforms.
• Own assigned systems from requirements and concept selection through packaging, design reviews, prototype build, validation, and production release.
• Coordinate technical interfaces with electrical, controls, structural, manufacturing, procurement, quality, and validation teams.
• Prepare engineering calculations, DFMEA inputs, DVP&R requirements, design changes, and technical documentation.
• Work directly with component suppliers to review technical data, CAD models, installation requirements, lead times, and design issues.
• Support hands-on prototype assembly, commissioning, troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and production improvements.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline is required; a master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline is preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of directly relevant chassis engineering, mechanical design, or vehicle systems integration experience in the medium- or heavy-duty vehicle industry, with demonstrated ability to independently lead technical design, supplier coordination, validation, and production release.
• Understanding of heavy-vehicle axles, steering geometry, suspension, air brakes, and pneumatic systems.Ability to evaluate mounting loads, packaging, clearances, installation and service requirements.
• Working proficiency in SolidWorks, mechanical drawings, GD&T, and assembly documentation.
• Experience coordinating with suppliers, manufacturing, validation, and vehicle controls teams.
• Strong system ownership, technical communication, troubleshooting, and project execution skills.

Preferred Qualification

• Transit bus or medium- or heavy-duty commercial vehicle suspension and running-gear engineering experience.
• FMVSS 121 familiarity, brake validation, pneumatic schematics, and regenerative brake interfaces.

• Experience in vehicle dynamics, axle loading, ride-height, or steering performance is strongly desired.

Work Environment

This is an onsite position based in Riverside, CA and requires being 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.