Automotive Design Engineer
Expected salary range
$107,000
Job status
Location
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Job Description
About 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 PowerDoorTM actuators.
In this role, you'll take automotive components from concept through to high-volume production, ensuring they meet performance, cost, and manufacturability targets.
- Location: Markham, Ontario
- Employment: Full time
- Posted 2 Days Ago
- End Date: November 27, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)
- 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
- This is a fully on-site role.
Responsibilities
- 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
- Generating innovative design concepts to satisfy OEM customer requirements
- Drive continuous improvement in design process and product performance
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field.
- 3+ years of proven experience in automotive component design
- 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 mechanical design and the automotive world — ideally demonstrated through personal projects, Formula SAE participation, or hands-on work with your own vehicles.
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Design automotive components from concept through high-volume production with Multimatic's Mechanisms Engineering team in Markham, Ontario.
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