DFM Project Engineer

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501-1,000 employees

AI-enabled marketplace for on-demand manufacturing services

Company Overview

Xometry's mission is to accelerate innovation by providing real-time, equitable access to global manufacturing capacity and demand. Xometry is the leading AI-enabled marketplace for on-demand manufacturing, transforming one of the largest industries in the world.

AI & Machine Learning

Data & Analytics

Industrial & Manufacturing

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$450.3M

Founded

2013

Headquarters

North Bethesda, Maryland

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 4%

1 year growth

↑ 43%

2 year growth

↑ 96%

Locations

Lexington, KY, USA • North Bethesda, MD, USA • Remote in USA

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Desired Skills

CAD

SolidWorks

Communications

CategoriesNew

Mechanical Engineering

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, technical or related field preferred
2-4 years in engineering and manufacturing environment
1-2 years of manufacturing engineering experience with a focus on CNC machining and/or sheet metal fabrication required
Knowledge will include optimum equipment selections, process cycle times, material limitations and costs and geometry limitations
Experience working with suppliers, OEM equipment providers, and customers
Knowledge of GD&T and inspection/QA practices required
Experience with 3D CAD modeling software is necessary (SolidWorks preferred)
Ability to identify design for manufacturing (DFM) issues based on CAD models and drawings
Ability to work with customers on the fly and solve problems quickly
Exceptional communication skills
Able to work with Partners in troubleshooting production issues and answering partner questions
Able to work well in a fast-paced start-up environment
Knowledge of all CNC machining and/or sheet metal fabrication practices for both high and low volume runs required including but not limited to:3/4/5 axis milling
Turning with live tooling
Familiarity with different types of post-processing/plating finishes for machined parts
Material selection knowledge is a plusUse of press brake technologyLaser/plasma/water jet cutting
Welding of various materialsHydraulic press (stamping) technologyProgressive die (stamping) technology3D printed tooling, Hard tooling, etc

Responsibilities

You will use your expertise to develop and implement the applicable sourcing strategy
Once an order is placed, you will be responsible to aid production in troubleshooting order execution to ensure customer success
To do this, you must interface directly with machine shops, sheet metal fabrication shops, internal staff members and management, as well as customers
Additionally, you will take on special projects related to expanding the capabilities of our manufacturing partner network, working with OEM equipment makers, and our internal team of experts to improve our core competencies

Desired Qualifications

Design for manufacturing of CNC and 3D Printed components is a plus
Familiarity with specialty processes (i.e. wire and sinker EDM, lapping, grinding, honing, and gun drilling) is a plus

Xometry (NASDAQ: XMTR) powers the industries of today and tomorrow by connecting the people with big ideas to the manufacturers who can bring them to life. Xometry’s digital marketplace gives manufacturers the critical resources they need to grow their business while also making it easy for buyers at Fortune 1000 companies to tap into global manufacturing capacity.

As a DFM Project Engineer, you’re primarily responsible for working with customers across an array of industries including aerospace, defense, commercial, automotive, industrial and medical devices. It is critical that you have the ability to evaluate manufacturability of customer designs and recommend solutions utilizing Xometry’s extensive portfolio of technologies.

Responsibilities:

You will use your expertise to develop and implement the applicable sourcing strategy.
Once an order is placed, you will be responsible to aid production in troubleshooting order execution to ensure customer success.
To do this, you must interface directly with machine shops, sheet metal fabrication shops, internal staff members and management, as well as customers.
Additionally, you will take on special projects related to expanding the capabilities of our manufacturing partner network, working with OEM equipment makers, and our internal team of experts to improve our core competencies.

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, technical or related field preferred.
2-4 years in engineering and manufacturing environment
1-2 years of manufacturing engineering experience with a focus on CNC machining and/or sheet metal fabrication required.
Knowledge will include optimum equipment selections, process cycle times, material limitations and costs and geometry limitations.
Experience working with suppliers, OEM equipment providers, and customers
Knowledge of GD&T and inspection/QA practices required.
Experience with 3D CAD modeling software is necessary (SolidWorks preferred).
Ability to identify design for manufacturing (DFM) issues based on CAD models and drawings.
Design for manufacturing of CNC and 3D Printed components is a plus.
Ability to work with customers on the fly and solve problems quickly.
Exceptional communication skills
Able to work with Partners in troubleshooting production issues and answering partner questions.
Able to work well in a fast-paced start-up environment.

Additional Experience:

Knowledge of all CNC machining and/or sheet metal fabrication practices for both high and low volume runs required including but not limited to:3/4/5 axis milling
Turning with live tooling
Familiarity with different types of post-processing/plating finishes for machined parts.
Familiarity with specialty processes (i.e. wire and sinker EDM, lapping, grinding, honing, and gun drilling) is a plus.
Material selection knowledge is a plusUse of press brake technologyLaser/plasma/water jet cutting
Welding of various materialsHydraulic press (stamping) technologyProgressive die (stamping) technology3D printed tooling, Hard tooling, etc.

Xometry participates in E-Verify and after a job offer is accepted, will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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Here at Xometry we believe in diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We are committed to welcoming, respecting, and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all.

Xometry is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Xometry participates in E-Verify and after a job offer is accepted, will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.