Associate Solutions Engineer, Aerospace & Defense

Xometry; Lexington (VA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Xometry is seeking an early-career engineer in Lexington, VA for an Associate Solutions Engineer role that links sales, operations, partners, and customers to deliver manufacturing solutions. You will support quoting, BOMs, RFQs, and specification reviews while helping develop internal tools and cost models.

You will coordinate with suppliers, track quality documents, and participate in cross-functional meetings to gain a full view of the solution lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical/manufacturing/aerospace or related technical field.
• 3–5 years in an engineering/manufacturing role (internships/co-ops included).
• Experience with CAD software, SolidWorks preferred.
• Familiarity with GD&T and reading manufacturing drawings.
• Strong data management and Excel/Sheets skills.
• Effective communicator with ability to bridge engineering and business.

Responsibilities

• Support quoting, data organization, and creation of BOMs, RFQs, and spec reviews.
• Assist with internal cost-modeling and quoting-tool development to improve efficiency.
• Assist with supplier communication and tracking of quality documents from award to delivery.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to understand the full solution lifecycle.
• Lead a capstone mini-project to improve process efficiency (e.g., automate quoting workflow or create a reporting dashboard).
• Develop and demonstrate DFx best practices across manufacturing disciplines.

Skills

Technical empathy

Technical communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Data management

Self-motivation

Detail orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

GD&T

Excel

ERP/CRM systems

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 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.