Suspension Design Engineer

MULTIMATIC, INC.; Little London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Multimatic Technical Centre Europe (MTCE) seeks a Suspension Design Engineer to drive design, development, and validation of suspension systems for high-profile automotive programmes. You will design, model, prototype, test, and document solutions from concept to production, collaborating across disciplines and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

The role requires a mechanical engineering degree, strong CAD skills (CATIA/NX/SolidWorks), GD&T knowledge, and experience in automotive

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or similar)
• Experience in automotive engineering or a closely related field
• Strong working knowledge of CAD tools (CATIA, NX, or SolidWorks)
• Good working knowledge of GD&T (ASME Y14.5)
• Understanding of manufacturing processes relevant to suspension components
• Experience with DFMEA/PFMEA and Six Sigma
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Willing to travel and hold a valid passport and driving licence
• Desirable: Seals, Bearings, materials behaviour, friction, hydraulics, electromechanical systems and sensors

Responsibilities

• Design and model suspension components and assemblies using Siemens NX CAD software, from concept through to production-intent design.
• Create and maintain engineering records, including drawings, BOMs, and design documentation to high standards.
• Plan and conduct physical testing of prototypes, analyze results, feed findings back into design.
• Ensure all components meet regulatory, industry and customer-specific standards.
• Present design solutions and technical reports to internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to support programme delivery and continuous improvement (Kaizen).
• Uphold quality management standards (IATF 16949, ISO 9001) and maintain prototype protection.

Education

Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or similar)

Tools

CATIA

NX

SolidWorks

GD&T

DFMEA/PFMEA

Six Sigma

Job description

The Role

We are seeking a talented and motivated Suspension Design Engineer to join our growing team at the Multimatic Technical Centre Europe (MTCE). You will play a hands-on role in the design, development, and validation of advanced suspension systems and components for a range of high-profile automotive programmes. From concept through to production, you will be involved in creating innovative design solutions, building and testing prototypes, and supporting our customers with world-class engineering documentation and technical expertise.

Key Responsibilities

Design & model suspension components and assemblies using Siemens NX CAD software, from initial concept through to production-intent design. Create and maintain engineering records, including drawings, bills of materials, and design documentation to the highest standards. Plan and conduct physical testing of engineering prototypes, analysing results and feeding findings back into the design process. Ensure all components and assemblies meet applicable regulatory, industry, and customer-specific standards. Present design solutions and technical reports to both internal stakeholders and external customers. Collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams, supporting programme delivery and contributing to continuous improvement (Kaizen) activities. Uphold quality management standards (e.g. IATF 16949, ISO 9001) and maintain the highest levels of information security and prototype protection.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or similar discipline), or equivalent project experience performing engineering design tasks.
• Experience in automotive engineering or a closely related field.
• Strong working knowledge of computer-aided design tools (e.g. CATIA, NX, or SolidWorks).
• Good working knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing ideally to ASME Y14.5).
• Understanding of manufacturing processes relevant to suspension components.
• Working knowledge of failure mode avoidance tools (e.g. DFMEA, PFMEA, Six Sigma).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Must hold a current passport and driving license and be willing to travel as required.

Desirable Experience

• Seals - selection, application, and design for dynamic sealing systems.
• Bearings - specification and integration of bearing systems in rotating or sliding assemblies.
• Material behaviour - understanding of material properties, selection, and behaviour under load and temperature.
• Friction - tribology principles and their application in mechanical design.
• Hydraulics - design and understanding of hydraulic systems and fluid power components.
• Electromechanical systems and sensors.

What We Offer

The opportunity to work on world-class automotive and motorsport programmes alongside a highly skilled and passionate team. A collaborative, engineering-first culture that values innovation and technical growth. Exposure to cutting-edge suspension technologies across a diverse and exciting customer base. A supportive environment that encourages professional development and continuous learning. 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.

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