DFM Project Engineer

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
• 5+ years in engineering and manufacturing environment
• 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 start-up environment...