Lead Sourcing Engineer - DFM & Complex Parts (Remote)

Openkrill; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Xometry is seeking a Lead Sourcing Engineer to guide our sourcing engineering function and mentor a team of Sourcing Engineers. You will bridge customer requirements with manufacturing capabilities and own technical evaluation standards.

You will collaborate with engineering, sourcing, sales, and operations to optimize complex parts, lead DFM analyses, and ensure robust sourcing solutions across programs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a manufacturing environment with complex parts or assemblies.
• Experience in sourcing engineering, technical procurement, or supplier engineering; mentoring preferred.
• Hands-on manufacturing with CNC and sheet metal forming; assess capabilities and cycle times.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical evaluation of complex parts, assemblies, and projects, and set the standard for how complexity is assessed across the team
• Lead and standardize DFM analysis, including defining DFM checklists and guidelines, and personally handling the most complex or high-risk cases
• Review drawings, specifications, and project documentation to identify key manufacturing risks, tolerances, materials, and process requirements
• Guide the sourcing team in selecting suitable manufacturing processes, capabilities, and providers for high-complexity or strategic projects
• Own the technical tagging framework: define, maintain, and audit tags so that parts and requirements are categorized accurately and consistently

Skills

CNC machining

Sheet metal forming

DFM analysis

GD&T

Technical communication

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Project management

English proficiency

Education

Mechanical/ Manufacturing Engineering degree

Tools

ERP systems

CAD viewers

Job description

Xometry is seeking a Lead Sourcing Engineer to guide our sourcing engineering function and mentor a team of Sourcing Engineers. You will bridge customer requirements with manufacturing capabilities and own technical evaluation standards.

You will collaborate with engineering, sourcing, sales, and operations to optimize complex parts, lead DFM analyses, and ensure robust sourcing solutions across programs.