Application Engineer, Injection Molding

Xometry; Santa Monica (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Maternity leave

EAP

Job summary

Xometry is seeking a driven Application Engineer, Injection Molding in Santa Monica, CA. You will serve as a bridge between customers, sales, and engineering, addressing RFQs, providing DFM feedback, and shaping custom solutions for aerospace, automotive, medical devices, and more.

You will work with SolidWorks, Inventor, and Magics to ensure manufacturability, engage customers to clarify requirements, and collaborate with Applications Engineering and Sales to deliver quotes and solutions.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in a technology field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience with or willingness to learn 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, Inventor, Magics) and 2D drawing review.
• Demonstrated technical aptitude to grasp manufacturing technologies.
• Customer-service oriented with excellent communication skills.
• Vocational training or direct experience in injection molding is highly desired.
• Familiarity with die casting, stamping and metal extrusion is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and prepare RFQs from RFQ documents, 3D CAD files, and 2D drawings.
• Proactively engage with customers to clarify requirements and resolve discrepancies.
• Perform technical review and quoting with DFM feedback and internal tools.
• File modifications and repairs using SolidWorks, Inventor, or Magics for manufacturability.
• Maintain and update quote databases in real-time for accuracy.
• Respond to service requests via ZenDesk and email, escalating when needed.
• Collaborate with Applications Engineering and Sales to package custom requests.

Skills

3D CAD

2D drawings

Customer service

Communication

Injection molding experience

Education

Associate degree or higher in technology field

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

Magics

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 seeking a driven and technically-minded Application Engineer, Injection Molding to join our team. In this role, you'll be a critical link between our customers, sales team, and engineering efforts, supporting a diverse range of industries including aerospace, defense, commercial, automotive, industrial, and medical devices. You'll leverage your expertise in injection molding to analyze customer requests, provide crucial design-for-manufacturing feedback, and help shape custom solutions that meet our clients' needs.

How You’ll Contribute:

• Analyze and Prepare RFQs: Retrieve and organize quote request information from various channels, including RFQ documents, 3D CAD files, and 2D drawings
• Customer Engagement: Proactively engage with customers to clarify requirements and address any discrepancies in documentation
• Technical Review and Quoting: Conduct thorough reviews of 3D models and 2D drawings to provide design-for-manufacturing (DFM) feedback and support the creation of accurate quotes using Xometry's internal systems and approved methodologies
• File Optimization: Perform basic file modifications and repairs using software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, or Magics to ensure manufacturability
• Database Management: Maintain and update quote databases in real-time to ensure data accuracy and accessibility
• Customer Support: Respond to service requests via ZenDesk and email, providing direct assistance or escalating to subject matter experts when necessary
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work closely with Applications Engineering and Sales to define and package custom requests for customer delivery

What You'll Bring to Xometry:

• Associate degree or higher in a technology field, or equivalent practical experience
• Strong interest and aptitude in technical tools, including experience with or a willingness to learn 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, Inventor, Magics) and 2D drawing review
• Demonstrated technical aptitude to quickly grasp general technical aspects of various manufacturing technologies
• Customer-service oriented with excellent communication skills, capable of interacting politely and enthusiastically with both customers and coworkers
• Vocational training or direct experience in injection molding is highly desired
• Familiarity with die casting, stamping and metal extrusion is a plus

The estimated base salary range for new hires into this role is $65,000 - $85,000 annually + commission depending on factors such as job-related skills, relevant experience, and location. We also offer a competitive benefits package, including 401(k) match, medical, dental and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, floating and fixed holidays, maternity and bonding leave; EAP, other wellbeing resources; and much more.

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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.

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