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.
Key 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




Generate innovative design concepts to satisfy OEM customer requirements
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
3+ years of proven experience in automotive component design
Proficient in CAD software (CATIA or NX preferred) for 3D modelling and GD&T; drafting
Robust 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
This role is fully on‑site.
Multimatic is committed to ensuring our employment practices are fair, accessible, and inclusive of persons with disabilities.

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📌 Design Engineer - Mechanisms (Ontario)
🏢 Multimatic
📍 Ontario