Quality Control Inspector III

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.

Quality Control Inspector III

Location: Riverside, CA
Pay Range: $25.50 - $30.00/hr.
Schedule: Onsite from 6am - 2:30pm

Position Summary:
The Quality Control Inspector III is a quality professional responsible for leading complex inspections, driving defect prevention initiatives, and supporting cross-functional quality investigations within transit vehicle manufacturing. This role serves as a subject matter expert in mechanical, electrical, and function related inspection and plays a key role in final acceptance of buses. Level III inspectors operate independently and in conjunction with the Sr Quality Inspector, influence process improvements, and act as the escalation point for critical quality issues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead in-process and final inspections on complex assemblies and complete vehicles
• Serve as a support for road tests, engineering testing and validation
• Perform functional system checks
• Lead First Article Inspections and validation activities
• Support root cause analysis using structured problem-solving methods
• Verify effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions
• Partner with Supplier Quality on material-based defects found during production
• Train and mentor Level I and II inspectors
• Assist in development and improvement of inspection plans and checklists
• Provide quality risk input during new product introduction and engineering changes

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• 5-8+ years of experience in transit vehicle, heavy equipment, automotive, aerospace, or similar manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, mechanical assemblies, and vehicle integration
• Experience with defect tracking and reporting out weekly findings
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality management systems
• Ability to analyze defect trends and recommend systemic corrective actions
• Leadership presence and ability to influence cross-functional teams
• Excellent documentation and audit preparation skills
• Experience leading in-process and end of line inspections
• Supporting audits or regulatory compliance activities

Preferred Skills:

• CDL license preferred, not required

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.