Job Application for DFM Project Engineer at Xometry

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.

How You’ll Contribute:

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

What You'll Bring to Xometry:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, technical or related field preferred
2+ years in engineering and manufacturing environment
A minimum of 1-2 years of manufacturing engineering experience with a focus on Injection Molding
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
Injection Molding experience 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, high volume 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 (i.e. use of press brake technology/laser/plasma/water jet cutting) is a plus
Welding of various materials- hydraulic press (stamping) technology, progressive die (stamping) technology, 3D printed tooling, Hard tooling, etc.

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