DFM Project Engineer Lexington, KY

Xometry Inc.; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Xometry Inc. in Lexington, Kentucky, is looking for a DFM Project Engineer to evaluate customer designs and provide manufacturability solutions. This role requires strong engineering knowledge, particularly in Injection Molding, and exceptional communication skills to work closely with customers and manufacturing partners.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering and at least 2 years of experience. The position plays a crucial role in optimizing the manufacturing process across multiple industries.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in an engineering and manufacturing environment.
• 1–2 years of manufacturing engineering experience focused on Injection Molding.
• Experience with suppliers and OEM equipment providers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the applicable sourcing strategy.
• Interface directly with machine shops and customers.
• Collaborate on special projects to improve manufacturing capabilities.

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering

Injection Molding

3D CAD modeling software (SolidWorks)

Exceptional communication skills

CNC machining knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

3D CAD modeling software (SolidWorks)

CNC machining

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.

As a DFM Project Engineer, you’ll primarily work with customers across industries including aerospace, defense, commercial, automotive, industrial and medical devices. Your core responsibility is to evaluate the manufacturability of customer designs and recommend solutions using Xometry’s extensive portfolio of technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the applicable sourcing strategy.
• Aide production in troubleshooting order execution to ensure customer success once an order is placed.
• Interface directly with machine shops, sheet metal fabrication shops, internal staff members and management, as well as customers.
• Take on special projects related to expanding the capabilities of our manufacturing partner network, working with OEM equipment makers, and collaborating with internal experts to improve core competencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, technical or related field preferred.
• 2+ years in an engineering and manufacturing environment.
• 1–2 years of manufacturing engineering experience focused on Injection Molding.
• Knowledge of optimum equipment selections, process cycle times, material limitations and costs, and geometry limitations.
• Experience working with suppliers, OEM equipment providers, and customers.
• Knowledge of GD&T and inspection/QA practices.
• Experience with 3D CAD modeling software (SolidWorks preferred).
• Ability to identify DFM issues based on CAD models and drawings.
• Experience with CNC and 3D Printed component DFM is a plus.
• Injection Molding experience is a plus.
• Ability to work with customers on the fly and solve problems quickly.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Ability to partner in troubleshooting production issues and answering partner questions.
• Ability to work well in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment.

Additional Experience

• Knowledge of all CNC machining and/or sheet metal fabrication practices for both high and low volume runs, including but not limited to 3/4/5 axis milling.
• Turning with live tooling.
• Familiarity with different types of post‑processing/plating finishes for machined parts.
• Familiarity with specialty processes such as wire and sinker EDM, lapping, grinding, honing, and gun drilling (plus).
• Material selection knowledge (press brake technology, laser/plasma/water jet cutting).
• Welding of various materials, hydraulic press (stamping) technology, progressive die (stamping) technology, 3D printed tooling, hard tooling.

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.