Senior Design Engineer

Multimatic•Markham, ON

7d•CA$84,000 - CA$134,000•Onsite

About The Position

Multimatic's Mechanisms Engineering team is looking for talented Senior Design Engineers to help create innovative solutions for the world’s leading OEMs. Our team develops everything from Side Door Hinges to advanced motion systems, including Active Aerodynamic devices and PowerDoor™ actuators. In this role, you’ll take automotive components from concept through to high-volume production, ensuring they meet performance, cost, and manufacturability targets.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related discipline
8+ years of progressive experience in automotive component design
Proven leadership of major programs from concept development through production release
Demonstrated track record of driving and executing key product and technology initiatives
Advanced proficiency in 3D modeling and 2D GD&T documentation (CATIA or NX preferred)
Deep expertise in kinematics, materials selection, and design for high-volume manufacturing and assembly
Experience defining and validating product requirements, including DVP&R development and execution
Strong background in product risk assessment methodologies, including DFMEA
Led structured root cause analysis and implemented corrective actions
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities with strong attention to detail
Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional environments
Genuine passion for mechanical design and the automotive industry

Responsibilities

Drive continuous improvement in design process and product performance
Generating innovative design concepts to satisfy OEM customer requirements
Create and maintain 3D CAD models, drawings with GD&T, and engineering documentation such as DFMEAs, DVP&Rs, tolerance stack-ups and other engineering calculations
Lead product development through defining and reviewing virtual and physical validation studies
Work in close partnership with program management, process and quality teams at Multimatic’s manufacturing divisions to support DFM, DFA, and VA/VE activities.
Collaborate with Multimatic’s Electronics and Software teams to deliver integrated solutions for powered mechanisms
Hands-on assembly of new design concepts to support prototype builds, testing, and validation
Communicate directly with customers to understand technical requirements, provide design solutions and program updates
Provide technical mentorship to support knowledge sharing