Associate Solutions Engineer, Aerospace & Defense

Summary

Xometry operates a digital manufacturing marketplace connecting buyers with manufacturing partners. The Associate Solutions Engineer supports internal teams and external customers by developing relevant manufacturing solutions, coordinating across sales, operations, suppliers, and engineering, and improving quoting and documentation processes.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Assist with internal cost-modeling and quoting-tool development to improve efficiency and accuracy
• Assist with supplier communication, tracking of quality documents, and other aspects of the solution lifecycle from award through delivery
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to gain a comprehensive understanding of the full solution lifecycle, bridging the gap between engineering, sales, and operations
• 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
• Develop and demonstrate best practices in a variety of manufacturing disciplines relevant to our customers and partners

Skills

• **Education:** **Required** – Completed Bachelor's degree in 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)
• **Design Tools:** Demonstrated experience in CAD software
• **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
• (preferred)
• An optimal candidate will have experience as a Xometry A&D customer or supporting Xometry A&D customers
• (SolidWorks preferred)

Qualifications

Must Haves

• **Education:** **Required** – Completed Bachelor's degree in 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)
• **Design Tools:** Demonstrated experience in CAD software
• **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

Nice to Haves

• (preferred)
• An optimal candidate will have experience as a Xometry A&D customer or supporting Xometry A&D customers
• (SolidWorks preferred)

Benefits

• Annual bonus
• 401(k) match
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, floating and fixed holidays, maternity and bonding leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Other wellbeing resources