Lead Mechanical Engineer - Costing & Quoting

Xometry Europe GmbH; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Xometry Europe GmbH is seeking a senior technical lead to guide engineering and sourcing teams in remote collaboration. You will act as the primary technical expert for complex parts, assess manufacturability, and validate quotation content including costs and specifications.

You will review CAD models, select suitable processes, mentor junior engineers, and drive alignment with customers and manufacturing partners on feasible solutions.

Qualifications

• Higher technical education in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• Proven manufacturing experience with complex parts or products.
• Leadership experience as a technical lead or senior engineer.
• Strong knowledge of machining and fabrication processes.
• Ability to review 3D CAD models and 2D drawings.
• English proficiency at B1–B2 level.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical expert for complex projects and critical opportunities.
• Review CAD models and drawings to assess manufacturing complexity and requirements.
• Guide process/material/post-processing selections for quotes.
• Lead technical discussions with customers and partners to clarify requirements.
• Oversee tagging and categorization of parts by process, material, and complexity.
• Mentor junior engineers and share manufacturing knowledge.
• Improve technical review practices and cross-team collaboration.

Skills

CNC machining

Sheet metal processing

Welding

CAD interpretation

Technical leadership

Cost assessment

Engagement with customers

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

CAD software

Job description

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.

In this role, you will provide technical leadership to the engineering and sourcing teams, ensuring accurate manufacturing cost assessments and high-quality quotations. You will act as the primary technical expert for complex parts and critical commercial opportunities, support customer and manufacturing partner discussions, and help engineers develop their technical expertise.This position combines strong mechanical and manufacturing engineering knowledge with sound technical judgment, leadership, and communication skills.

Act as the primary technical expert for complex projects and critical commercial opportunities

• Review CAD models and technical drawings to assess manufacturing complexity, feasibility, and production requirements
• Guide the selection of manufacturing processes, materials, and post-processing methods
• Review and validate the technical content of quotations, including manufacturing assumptions, cost calculations, and specifications
• Lead technical discussions with customers and manufacturing partners to clarify requirements, resolve challenges, and align on feasible solutions
• Oversee the assignment of technical tags and ensure consistent categorization of parts by process, material, and complexity
• Mentor junior engineers, share manufacturing knowledge, and provide constructive feedback on their assessments
• Improve technical review practices, quoting consistency, and collaboration between Engineering, Sourcing, and Sales

Higher technical education in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field

Manufacturing Experience:

• Proven experience in a manufacturing environment involving complex parts, components, or products

Leadership Experience:

• Previous experience as a technical lead, lead engineer, or senior engineer providing guidance to others

• Strong knowledge of machining and fabrication processes, including CNC turning and milling, sheet metal processing, cutting, and welding
• Experience assessing manufacturing costs, including materials, machining time, tooling, and post-processing

Drawing & CAD Interpretation:

• Ability to review 3D CAD models and 2D technical drawings, identify manufacturing challenges, and evaluate proposed solutions

Language:

• English proficiency at B1–B2 level
• Ability to lead technical discussions with customers, manufacturing partners, and internal teams

Fully remote work:

• Work from your home office without a daily commute

Flexible schedule:

• Take the lead on complex manufacturing challenges and help shape technical decisions

International collaboration:

• Work with colleagues, customers, and manufacturing partners across markets

Company-provided equipment:

• laptop

Holiday calendar:

• EU or local holidays, depending on your location

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