Manufacturing, E-commerce, Technology

Associate Solutions Engineer, Aerospace & Defense

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Required skills

Mechanical Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
CNC Machining
Additive Manufacturing
Wire harness Assembly
Sheet Metal
Welding
CAD
SolidWorks

Nice to have

Xometry A&D customer

Role summary

Xometry is hiring an early-career Associate Solutions Engineer for its Aerospace & Defense sector. This foundational role supports internal teams and external customers by providing technical expertise in manufacturing solutions. Responsibilities include assisting with quoting, technical documentation, cost-modeling tool development, supplier coordination, and process improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field, 3-5 years of engineering/manufacturing experience (including internships/co-ops), proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks preferred), and experience with GD&T and data management. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential for bridging engineering and business needs.

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 seeking an early-career engineer for a critical role. The Associate Solutions Engineer serves as a foundational resource to our internal teams and external customers, leveraging technical empathy to support the delivery of relevant manufacturing solutions. This role is part of the Solutions Engineering organization and links sales, operations, partners and customers to improve a wide variety of outcomes.

How You'll Contribute:

Technical Support & Documentation: Support quoting, data organization, and creation of technical documentation for complex customer programs, including Bill of Materials (BOMs), Request for Quotes (RFQs), and specification reviews

Internal Solution Development: Assist with internal cost-modeling and quoting-tool development to improve efficiency and accuracy

Supplier and Quality Coordination: Assist with supplier communication, tracking of quality documents, and other aspects of the solution lifecycle from award through delivery

Cross-Functional Learning & Collaboration: Participate in cross-functional meetings to gain a comprehensive understanding of the full solution lifecycle, bridging the gap between engineering, sales, and operations

Process Improvement Initiative: Lead a capstone mini-project aimed at enhancing process efficiency, such as automating a quoting workflow, developing a reporting dashboard, or streamlining a documentation process

DFx Fundamentals: Develop and demonstrate best practices in a variety of manufacturing disciplines relevant to our customers and partners.

What You'll Bring to Xometry:

Education: Required – Completed Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (preferred), Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field

Technical Foundation: Demonstrated foundational expertise and knowledge in key manufacturing principles, including familiarity with CNC Machining, Additive Manufacturing, Wire harness Assembly, Sheet Metal and Welding

Engineering Experience: Approximately 3-5 years of experience in an engineering/manufacturing role (including internships or co-ops). An optimal candidate will have experience as a Xometry A&D customer or supporting Xometry A&D customers

Design Tools: Demonstrated experience in CAD software (SolidWorks preferred)

Technical Drawing Proficiency: Demonstrated experience or coursework in interpreting Manufacturing Drawings and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Data Management: Strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail in managing multi-line data (e.g., Excel, Google Sheets, or ERP/CRM systems)

Communication: Effective communicator and team collaborator with a strong interest in bridging engineering and business. Comfortable in technical discussions and presenting information to small groups

Drive: Driven and self-motivated with the ability to manage assignments with minimal oversight and a desire to learn the custom manufacturing industry

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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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