Supplier Development Engineer

🕒 March 4

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Xometry

1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 2013

💰 $75M Series E on 2020-09

Manufacturing • Technology • Engineering

Xometry is a leading digital manufacturing marketplace, offering a comprehensive range of on-demand manufacturing and production solutions. Specializing in 3D printing, CNC machining, injection molding, and sheet metal fabrication, Xometry serves industries such as aerospace, automotive, medical, and electronics. The company provides instant quoting, DFM feedback, and quality assurance through its massive global supplier network, enabling clients to efficiently manage prototyping, high-volume production, and custom part manufacturing. Xometry emphasizes environmental sustainability with initiatives like carbon emission offsetting, and offers features such as the Xometry Instant Quoting Engine and Teamspace for streamlined project collaboration.

📋 Description

• Supplier Development & Engagement • Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with our diverse network of manufacturing partners to increase their engagement and capacity. • Engage with new supplier partners onboarded for the purpose of serving production programs, and facilitate partner success in simultaneously navigating the Xometry platform and serving the customer needs. • Coach partners on industry best practices related to documentation, finishing processes, and quality assurance. • Support partner readiness for complex and highly regulated programs, including those in the aerospace, defense, and medical industries • Cross-Functional Collaboration • Work closely with internal teams, including sourcing, engineering, and project management, to ensure our partners' capabilities align with the Statement of Work (SOW) requirements for each project. • Support Technical Account Managers (TAMs) and Project Managers (PMs) by assessing new partner capabilities and fit for new bids and proposals. • Flag potential risks early, such as capacity constraints, financial weaknesses, or geopolitical exposures, to inform strategic decision-making. • Assist in root-cause analysis of late shipments (e.g., finishing delays, raw material shortages, inspection bottlenecks) and help partners implement sustainable mitigation plans.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related technical field. • A minimum of [e.g., 3-5] years of experience in supplier development, supplier quality, or a similar role within a manufacturing or technical environment within manufacturing, supply chain, or a related technical field. • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and quality standards. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build and maintain relationships. • Problem-solving mindset and a talent for mediating complex situations. • Knowledge of special processes and industry certifications (NADCAP, AS9100, etc.) is a significant plus. • Familiarity with compliance frameworks (ITAR, DFARS) and their implications for manufacturing. • Strong understanding of quality management systems and methodologies (e.g., APQP, PPAP, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma). • Willingness to travel to supplier locations as required.

🏖️ Benefits

• 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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