Design Engineer

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.  

The Role 
Multimatic’s Mechanisms Engineering team is looking for talented 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. With multiple openings, we welcome candidates at all career stages — whether you bring seasoned technical expertise or are eager to build your skills on complex, high-profile programs. 

Key Responsibilities 

• 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. 

• Drive continuous improvement in design process and product performance 

Qualifications & Skills 

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

• Proven experience in automotive component design, ideally with 3+ years, but no upper limit — we value both seasoned professionals and those looking to take the next step in their career. 

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

• Strong knowledge of kinematics, materials, 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 the automotive world — ideally demonstrated through personal projects, motorsport involvement, Formula SAE participation, or hands-on work with your own vehicles. 

Why Join Us? 

At Multimatic, you’ll learn from and work alongside some of the industry’s leading experts in a supportive team culture that offers numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. You’ll help shape innovative products for some of the world’s most recognized automotive brands, using cutting-edge tools, breakthrough technology, and state-of-the-art testing facilities. Here, big ideas aren’t just welcomed—they’re brought 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)