DFM Project Engineer
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Job overview
Xometry is hiring a DFM Project Engineer. The DFM Project Engineer at Xometry evaluates manufacturability of customer designs and recommends solutions using Xometry's technologies. This role involves working with customers across various industries, including aerospace, defense, commercial, automotive, industrial, and medical devices. The engineer will also develop sourcing strategies and troubleshoot order execution to ensure customer success.
Key focus areas include Develop and implement applicable sourcing strategy, Aid production in troubleshooting order execution to ensure customer success, and Interface directly with machine shops, sheet metal fabrication shops, internal staff, management, and customers.
Successful candidates bring Bachelor's Degree, 2+ Years Engineering And Manufacturing Experience, and 1-2 Years Manufacturing Engineering Experience With Focus On Injection Molding. Important skills include Evaluate Manufacturability, Recommend Solutions, Develop Sourcing Strategy, Implement Sourcing Strategy, Troubleshooting Order Execution, and Interface With Machine Shops. Preferred (not required): Design For Manufacturing Of CNC Components, Familiarity With Post-Processing Finishes, Familiarity With Plating Finishes, and Wire EDM.
Skills & qualifications
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Experience Required
1 - 2 years
Minimum Education Required
Bachelor's Degree
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.
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+ 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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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
5141545007
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