Senior Application Engineer, CNC Machining

3 days ago

Lexington, KY, United States Xometry Full time

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 Senior Application Engineer, CNC Machining. The role is responsible for client quoting, supplier sourcing, production planning, and supporting on-time order fulfillment. A successful candidate will have at least 8 to 10 years of experience in a CNC machining quoting environment. The position will require competencies that include CAD proficiency, CNC machining/manufacturing experience (which includes multiple axis milling, turning, welding, grinding, EDM etc.), experience communicating CNC designs for manufacturability feedback, costing, and sound technical communication aptitude.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

  • Analyze engineering models/drawings to define the sequence of manufacturing 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.
  • CNC machining/manufacturing cost estimating experience on prototype, low volume, and high-volume quantities.

Must Have Knowledge of:

  • Multitude of CNC machining/manufacturing technologies
  • Must have experience and/or extensive knowledge with programming and set up of CNC machines (3/4/5 axis milling, CNC lathes, live tooling lathes, Swiss machines etc) and simple custom tooling knowledge.
  • Preferable knowledge of welding, grinding, wire EDM, assemblies, finishing etc.
  • 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 the best possible prices and solutions.
  • Consolidating all outside costs and internal costs associated with process time in engineering, manufacturing, 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 CNC manufacturing 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 (design for manufacturing) 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 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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