# Suspension Design Engineer

**Company**: Multimatic
**Location**: Thetford, Norfolk
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: mid
**Job type**: full-time
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Automotive
**Wikidata**: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q17110208

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## Description

We are seeking a talented and motivated Suspension Design Engineer to join our growing team at the Multimatic Technical Centre Europe (MTCE).

You will play a hands-on role in the design, development, and validation of advanced suspension systems and components for a range of high-profile automotive programmes.

From concept through to production, you will be involved in creating innovative design solutions, building and testing prototypes, and supporting our customers with world-class engineering documentation and technical expertise.

**Key Responsibilities**

- Design and model suspension components and assemblies using Siemens NX CAD software, from initial concept through to production-intent design.

- Create and maintain engineering records, including drawings, bills of materials, and design documentation to the highest standards.

- Plan and conduct physical testing of engineering prototypes, analysing results and feeding findings back into the design process.

- Ensure all components and assemblies meet applicable regulatory, industry, and customer-specific standards.

- Present design solutions and technical reports to both internal stakeholders and external customers.

- Collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams, supporting programme delivery and contributing to continuous improvement (Kaizen) activities.

- Uphold quality management standards (e.g. IATF 16949, ISO 9001) and maintain the highest levels of information security and prototype protection.

**Essential Qualifications & Experience**

- Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or similar discipline), or equivalent project experience performing engineering design tasks.

- Experience in automotive engineering or a closely related field.

- Strong working knowledge of computer-aided design tools (e.g. CATIA, NX, or SolidWorks).

- Good working knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing ideally to ASME Y14.5).

- Understanding of manufacturing processes relevant to suspension components.

- Working knowledge of failure mode avoidance tools (e.g. DFMEA, PFMEA, Six Sigma).

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

- Must hold a current passport and driving license and be willing to travel as required.

**Desirable Experience**

- Seals , selection, application, and design for dynamic sealing systems.

- Bearings , specification and integration of bearing systems in rotating or sliding assemblies.

- Material behaviour , understanding of material properties, selection, and behaviour under load and temperature.

- Friction , tribology principles and their application in mechanical design.

- Hydraulics , design and understanding of hydraulic systems and fluid power components.

- Electromechanical systems and sensors.

**What We Offer**

- The opportunity to work on world-class automotive and motorsport programmes alongside a highly skilled and passionate team.

- A collaborative, engineering-first culture that values innovation and technical growth.

- Exposure to cutting-edge suspension technologies across a diverse and exciting customer base.

- A supportive environment that encourages professional development and continuous learning.

## Skills

### Required
- Siemens NX CAD
- CATIA
- SolidWorks
- GD&T
- DFMEA
- PFMEA
- Six Sigma

### Nice to have
- Seals
- Bearings
- Material behaviour
- Friction
- Hydraulics
- Electromechanical systems and sensors

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