Senior Design Engineer - Dampers

About UsMultimatic 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,qualityand enthusiasm.
Multimatic Technical Centre (MTC),locatedinheart of Multimatic’sMarkham, Ontario campus, provides advanced design engineering,simulation, andtesting to Multimatic’s manufacturing divisions,automotiveOEMs,andmotorsports organizations.Co-located with Multimatic’s prototype manufacturing and Motorsports teamenables industry leadingrapid development cyclesthroughstrong collaboration.
The RoleMultimatic’s Damper Design team is looking for a talented Senior Design Engineer to help create innovative solutions for the most advanced OEM applications. The Senior Design Engineer will work with the team to develop new suspension damper products and support existing product lines which use Multimatic’s race-proven DSSV technology. This role takes responsibility to develop dampers from concept through to high-volume production, ensuring the products meet performance, durability, manufacturability, and cost targets.
Key Responsibilities
Generate innovative design concepts to satisfy OEM customer requirements
Create andmaintain3D CAD models, drawings with GD&T, and engineering documentation such asDFMEAs, DVP&Rs,tolerance stack-upsand other engineering calculations
Lead product development through defining and reviewing virtual and physical validation studies
Communicate directly with customers to understand technical requirements, provide designsolutionsand program updates
Work in close partnershipwith program management,processand quality teams atMultimatic’smanufacturing divisions tosupport DFM, DFA, and VA/VE activities.
Collaborate with Multimatic’s Electronics and Software teams to deliver integrated
Drive continuous improvement in design process and product performance
solutions for powered mechanisms
Hands‑onassembly and tuning to support prototypebuilds, testing, service, and validation
Provide technical mentorship to support knowledge sharing
Qualifications & Skills
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related discipline
6+ 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 (NX or CATIA preferred)
Expertise in hydraulics, 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
Confident hands‑on abilities with hand tools working on hydraulic assemblies
Proven history of 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
Why Join Us?At Multimatic,you’lllearn from and work alongside some of the industry’s leading experts in a supportive team culture that offersnumerousopportunities for professional growth and development.You’llhelp shape innovative products for some of the world’s most recognized automotive brands, usingcutting-edgetools, breakthrough technology, andstate-of-the-arttesting facilities. Here,big ideasaren’tjust welcomed—they’rebrought to life by a talented team that thrives on solving complex challenges and turning bold concepts into reality. Multimatic offers a comprehensive benefits package, as well as a friendly, casual, and collaborative environment.
Employment Type: Full-Time (On-site)$84,000.00 - $134,000.00
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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