Associate Solutions Engineer, Aerospace & Defense New Los Angeles, CA

Xometry; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Generous paid time off (vacation, sick

floating and fixed holidays

Maternity and bonding leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Xometry, a leading on-demand manufacturing platform, seeks an Associate Solutions Engineer for Aerospace & Defense. You will support quotes, BOM creation, and technical documentation while aiding internal cost-modeling and tool development.

You’ll coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to streamline the solution lifecycle from quote to delivery. Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in a technical field and hands-on manufacturing knowledge (CNC, additive, sheet metal, welding).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (preferred) or related field.
• Foundational knowledge of key manufacturing principles (CNC, additive manufacturing, sheet metal, welding).
• Experience in CAD and interpreting drawings (GD&T).
• Experience in data management (Excel/ERP/CRM).
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Capable of working with minimal supervision and learning new processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and documentation for complex customer programs, including BOMs, RFQs, and specs.
• Assist with internal cost-modeling and quoting-tool development to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Coordinate with suppliers, track quality documentation, and support the solution lifecycle from award to delivery.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to bridge engineering, sales, and operations.
• Lead a capstone project to improve process efficiency, such as automating quotes or dashboards.
• Develop and demonstrate DFx best practices across manufacturing disciplines.

Skills

Data management

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Technical empathy

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Associate Solutions Engineer, Aerospace & Defense

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

The estimated base salary range for new hires into this role is $71,250 - $73,500 annually + annual bonus 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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