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Xometry

On-demand custom manufacturing platform with supplies

Senior Manager - Automotive Programs

Program ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNorth Bethesda, MD, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
  • At least 8 years of experience in automotive program management, launch, supplier quality, or manufacturing operations.
  • At least 2 years of direct people leadership experience, or demonstrated leadership of program teams.
  • Working expertise in APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, control plans, MSA, SPC, and 8D problem solving.
  • A strong understanding of IATF 16949 and customer-specific requirements.
  • A demonstrated track record launching automotive programs from award through SOP.
  • Experience managing supplier or contract manufacturer relationships and performance.
  • Strong written and verbal communication, including executive-level presentation skills.
  • Must be a citizen or legal resident of the United States, or hold a visa that allows work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

  • Own performance across the automotive production program portfolio against cost, quality, delivery, and growth objectives.
  • Establish program governance, operating cadences, and customer review rhythms appropriate to automotive expectations.
  • Maintain a consolidated view of automotive program loading, capacity commitments, and launch timing across the partner network.
  • Lead risk identification, escalation, and mitigation across customer, partner, and internal teams.
  • Report portfolio health to company leadership and customer program teams.
  • Identify and develop new production program opportunities within existing automotive accounts, including OEMs and Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers.
  • Partner with Sales and field engineering to qualify opportunities, shape the technical and commercial approach, and win awards.
  • Build senior-level relationships with customer purchasing, program management, and supplier quality organizations.
  • Translate customer sourcing roadmaps into a forward pipeline of opportunities.
  • Own a defined growth target for the automotive segment.
  • Own the APQP process from program award through tooling, validation, PPAP submission, run-at-rate, and customer start of production.
  • Build and maintain program timelines covering tooling, sampling, tool tryout, validation, PPAP, and SOP milestones.
  • Partner with Quality to execute PPAP requirements, including PSW, control plans, process flow, PFMEA, MSA, and capability studies.
  • Plan and manage safe-launch and GP12 requirements, customer-controlled shipping where applicable, and 8D corrective actions through closure.
  • Support quality management system obligations and participate in customer QMS audits and supplier assessments.
  • Ensure operational readiness for production ramps, program transfers, and engineering change execution.
  • Work with the Partner Network and field engineering teams to identify and qualify partners capable of meeting automotive quality and volume requirements.
  • Assess partner production readiness, capacity, and quality systems ahead of program placement.
  • Drive partner performance against on-time delivery, PPM, and cost targets on automotive programs.
  • Lead escalation and recovery when partner performance puts a customer commitment at risk.
  • Build contingency and dual-source strategies for critical automotive programs.
  • Manage, coach, and develop a team of program managers supporting automotive programs.
  • Set clear performance expectations, accountability frameworks, and development plans.
  • Balance program assignments against team capacity and program criticality.
  • Coach the team on customer management, launch discipline, and structured problem solving.
  • Standardize automotive program management practices and build repeatable playbooks as the portfolio scales.

Desired Qualifications

  • Prior experience at an automotive OEM or Tier 1 supplier.
  • Experience with EV, battery, or lightweighting programs.
  • Familiarity with ERP systems, PLM, and supply chain analytics tools.
  • PMP, Six Sigma, or Lean certification.
  • Experience in a high-mix contract manufacturing or manufacturing marketplace environment.

About the Company

Xometry

On-demand custom manufacturing platform with supplies

Xometry operates an online marketplace that connects customers with a network of manufacturers for on-demand production services. Customers upload design files and receive instant quotes for manufacturing processes such as 3D printing, CNC machining, injection molding, and sheet metal fabrication. The company leverages its broad partner network to offer parts quickly and at competitive prices, with no minimum order requirements. In addition to manufacturing services, Xometry sells industrial supplies—raw materials, tooling, and MRO products—through its Supplies Flex program, which lets customers lock in material pricing and pay in installments. The business earns revenue from transaction fees on manufacturing work and direct sales of supplies. The goal is to provide reliable, fast access to custom parts and materials for small businesses, large companies, and individual entrepreneurs by offering a simple, transparent marketplace and flexible pricing options.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
North Bethesda, MD
Founded
2013

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