Senior Application Engineer, Sheet Metal
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Job overview
Xometry is hiring a Senior Application Engineer, Sheet Metal. Xometry is seeking an experienced sheet metal cost estimator to join their Pre-Sales Engineering team. This role involves client quoting, supplier sourcing, production planning, and supporting on-time order fulfillment. The successful candidate will have at least 7+ years of manufacturing experience, demonstrating proficiency in CAD, sheet metal design, fabrication methods, and technical communication.
Key focus areas include Analyze engineering models/drawings to define fabrication operations, Make proper estimations considering materials, tooling, manufacturing times, inspection times, and equipment, and Work closely with Machinists, Quality, Engineering, Management, and other team members.
Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or GED, 7+ Years Manufacturing Experience, and Sheet Metal Design And Fabrication Knowledge. Important skills include CAD Proficiency, Sheet Metal Design, Fabrication Methods, Costing, Technical Communication, and Sourcing Material And Finishes.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Full job description
Experience Required
7 - 20 years
Minimum Education Required
High School Diploma/G.E.D.
Compensation
$7.25 / hourly
Hours Per Week
40
Number Of Positions
1
Work Schedule and Shift Requirements
First (Day)
Job Description
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.
Xometry is looking to add an experienced sheet metal cost estimator to our Pre-Sales Engineering team. The sheet metal cost estimator is responsible for client quoting, supplier sourcing, production planning, and supporting on-time order fulfillment. A successful candidate will have at least 7+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment. The position will require competencies that include CAD proficiency, knowledge of sheet metal design and fabrication methods, experience communicating sheet metal design for manufacturability feedback, costing, and sound technical communication aptitude.
Responsibilities:
Analyze engineering models/drawings to define the sequence of fabrication operations to ensure that the design intent and component quality can be achieved
Make proper estimations, taking into consideration such factors as materials, tooling, manufacturing times, inspection times and types of equipment required
Work closely with Machinists, Quality, Engineering, Management and other team members to successfully satisfy the end customer
Experience with sourcing material and finishes
Sheet metal estimating experience on prototype, low volume, and high volume quantities
Must Have Knowledge of:
Multitude of sheet metal fabrication technologies
Must have experience with programming and set up of water jet, laser, punch press, brake and simple custom tooling knowledge
Must have knowledge of welding and cost estimations on welding
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T)
Protocols, standards, technologies, and machining applications
Reviewing customer RFQs to determine material requirements, processing and job routing
Communicating with customers to accurately define requirements and expectations
Work with outside vendors/services to achieve best possible prices
Consolidating all outside costs and internal costs associated with process time in engineering, fabrication, post fabrication assembly, finishing and QC
Creating detailed quote packages for final review
Managing quote logs daily and KPI tracking
Ability to:
Interrogate engineering solid models, drawings and is familiar with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
manipulate / modify solid models
Provide technical support to machinists and process engineers during Sheet Metal fabrication operations
Demonstrate excellent organizational discipline
Communicate effectively, both verbally, and in writing
Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications
Effectively review and analyze DFM problems
Operate effectively in a team environment
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Xometry is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to r ace, color, r eligion, s ex, s exual 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.
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 r ace, color, r eligion, s ex, s exual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
Job Type
Full time
Benefits Offered
Not specified
Veteran Preference
No
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
5089310007
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