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 – 3D Printing, you're primarily responsible for working with customers across an array of industries including general machine building, 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 3D printing technologies and materials.
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 3D printing 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
- 5+ years in engineering and manufacturing environment in 3D printing, preferably at a multi-technology 3D printing shop
- Knowledge will include optimum 3D printing technology and material selections, printing 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 of the USA is a plus
- Experience with 3D printing software is necessary (Materialise Magics, Rhino - Rhinoceros 3D)
- Experience with general 3D CAD modeling software is a plus (SolidWorks preferred)
- Ability to identify design for manufacturing (DFM) issues based on 3D models and drawings
- Prior experience in Design for manufacturing 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 start-up environment
Additional Experience:
- Familiarity with different types of post-processing and finishes for printed parts
- Material selection knowledge is a plus
- Experience with Aerospace manufacturing/requirements is a plus
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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.
For US based roles: 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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