The Role Multimatic'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 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
- Communicate directly with customers to understand technical requirements, provide design solutions and program updates
- 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
- Drive continuous improvement in design process and product performance
- solutions for powered mechanisms
- Hands-on assembly and tuning to support prototype builds, 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
Employment Type: Full-Time (On-site)This job posting is for an existing vacancy. The total cash compensation range for this position is expected to be:
This job posting is for an existing vacancy. The total cash compensation range for this position is expected to be:
$84,000.00 - $134,000.00
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If you are interested in this position, apply by sending us your cover letter and resume.
We thank all interested candidates in advance; however, only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
