Design Engineer - Structures and Suspension

multimatic; Markham; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Multimatic is seeking a Design Engineer in Markham, Ontario, to help develop automotive structures and suspension components for leading OEMs. You will take parts from concept to production, ensuring performance, cost, quality, and manufacturability targets are met.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering and at least 3 years of automotive design experience, with proficiency in CATIA or NX.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of proven experience in automotive component design including co-ops or internships.

Responsibilities

• Generate innovative design concepts for automotive structures and suspension to satisfy OEM requirements.
• Create and maintain 3D CAD models, drawings with GD&T, and technical documentation.
• Support DFM, DFA, and VA/VE activities with manufacturing teams.
• Assist validation activities including CAE, testing, and design reviews.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and engineering best practices.
• Communicate with customers to understand requirements and provide design updates.
• Adhere to safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Skills

Automotive design concepts

3+ years experience

CAD proficiency

GD&T drafting

Problem solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical/Automotive Eng

Tools

CATIA

NX

Job description

About Us

Multimatic is a global enterprise supplying engineered components, systems and services to the automotive industry. The company's success has been fueled by its ability to attract and motivate a team of highly skilled and passionate individuals who want to make a difference. With expanding facilities around the world, including in Canada, the US, the UK, Germany, Mexico, Japan and China, there is always room in Multimatic's growing team for people who share a dedication to technical excellence, quality and enthusiasm.

Multimatic Technical Centre (MTC), located in heart of Multimatic's Markham, Ontario campus, provides advanced design engineering, simulation, and testing to Multimatic's manufacturing divisions, automotive OEMs, and motorsports organizations. Co-located with Multimatic's prototype manufacturing and Motorsports team enables industry leading rapid development cycles through strong collaboration.

Position Overview

Multimatic's Structures & Suspension Design Department is looking for talented Design Engineers to help develop automotive structures and suspension products for the world's leading OEMs. Our team works across control arms, suspension links, ball joints, body structures, bumper systems, instrument panel structures, and ACCRA hot-formed tubular structures. In this role, you'll take components from concept through to production, helping ensure they meet performance, cost, quality, and manufacturability targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate innovative design concepts for automotive structures and suspension products to satisfy OEM customer requirements.


• Create and maintain 3D CAD models, engineering drawings with GD&T, and technical documentation.


• Collaborate with program management, process, and quality teams at Multimatic's manufacturing divisions to support DFM, DFA, and VA/VE activities.


• Support validation activities including CAE, testing, and design reviews.


• Support department R&D and innovation activities related to automotive structures and suspension systems.


• Analyze test results and support root-cause investigations to drive design improvements.


• Participate in prototype builds, product launches, and manufacturing support activities.


• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and engineering best practices.


• Communicate directly with customers to understand technical requirements, provide design solutions, and program updates.


• Adhere to company safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field.


• Minimum 3 years of proven experience in automotive component design, including relevant co-op, internship, or full-time industry experience.


• Proficient in CAD software (CATIA or NX preferred) for 3D modelling and GD&T drafting.


• Strong knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and design for high-volume manufacture and assembly.


• Understanding of DFMEA, DVP&R, structured root cause analysis methods.


• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.


• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a cross-functional team environment.


• A genuine passion for mechanical design and the automotive industry, demonstrated through personal projects, Formula SAE participation, or hands-on experiences with vehicles.

Multimatic offers a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative engineering environment where innovation and technical excellence are valued.

This is an on-site position at the Markham location.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy. The total cash compensation range for this position is expected to be:

$57,658.00 - $107,000.00

To learn more about Multimatic, check out our youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psOjJIh3t90

We thank all interested candidates in advance; however, only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

As part of our commitment to ensuring our employment practices are fair, accessible, and inclusive of persons with disabilities, recruitment-related accommodations for disabilities, are available upon request throughout the recruitment and assessment process for applicants with disabilities.