For just over two years, I worked in the Multimatic Mechanisms design department, contributing to the design and development of complex automotive mechanisms; including hinge systems, door checkers, step-gates, and power-door systems. These components are critical to both luxury and consumer vehicles, demanding a balance between durability, functionality, customer experience, and manufacturing efficiency.

As a global leader in advanced automotive engineering and manufacturing, Multimatic specializes in complex mechanisms, suspension systems, lightweight structures, composite materials, and aerodynamics. The company plays a key role in delivering cutting-edge technologies to OEMS and motorsport teams worldwide, providing me the opportunity to work at the intersection of high-volume production and high-performance engineering.

Throughout my time at Multimatic, I contributed to a wide range of engineering activities including:

• Product Prototyping & Design Development – Created 3D CAD models in CATIA and Siemens NX, rapid prototyping design and manufacturing, and refining designs to meet OEM specifications.

• Component Testing & FEA Validation – Developed DFMEA documentation, authored test specifications, and conducted failure analysis to confirm long-term durability under real-world conditions and comparing with FEA.

• Manufacturing & Production Optimization – Applied design for manufacturing and assembly (DFM & DFA) principles to optimize designs for casting, forging, stamping, CNC machining, welding, and surface finishing, reducing costs and improving performance.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Worked with testing, manufacturing, and quality teams to develop custom measuring rigs, machining and assembly fixtures, and test systems, while implementing design improvements to streamline production.

• OEM & Industry Collaboration – Collaborated with global OEMs to co-develop next-generation mechanisms and refine existing systems in line with customer expectations and industry trends.

This blend of prototyping, validation, and production work gave me practical expertise in CAD refinement, large-scale manufacturing processes, and system integration, while strengthening my ability to work across teams and disciplines. 

Working on mass-produced automotive products provided invaluable insight into the complete product lifecycle, from early design through large-scale manufacturing and customer use. I learned how even the smallest details in a mechanism can influence durability, performance, and customer perception.

My time at Multimatic reinforced the importance of balancing precision, innovation, and manufacturability in every engineering decision. It strengthened my ability to solve real-world problems while deepening my understanding of product lifecycle management and high-volume production, skills I carry into every engineering challenge I take on today.