DFM Engineer

Summary

Join Xometry, a global leader in connecting manufacturers and buyers, as their new MFG/DFM Engineer. This role involves coordinating product development and launch, acting as a liaison between customers and suppliers, and ensuring a smooth transition from design to production. You will be responsible for implementing production system changes, conducting risk analyses, and leading product definition. The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in manufacturing engineering, specifically CNC machining and sheet metal fabrication, and is proficient in CAD modeling and DFM analysis. This position offers a full-time, remote work opportunity with flexible hours and a competitive salary.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, technical or related field preferred
• 2-4 years in engineering and manufacturing environment
• 1-2 years of manufacturing engineering experience with a focus on CNC machining and/or sheet metal fabrication is required
• Knowledge will include 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 is required
• Experience with 3D CAD modeling software is necessary (SolidWorks preferred)
• Ability to identify design for manufacturing (DFM) issues based on CAD models and drawings
• Higher engineering education - metal processing engineer, design engineer or similar
• Experience in the role of engineer from 3 years. Preferably in the field of automotive
• Expert knowledge of various metalworking methods
• Knowledge of various metal and plastic post-processes: polishing, hardening, heat treatment, anodizing, sanding/blasting, coatings, painting, etc
• Knowledge of various structural materials and their machining properties: metals, plastics, composites
• High conversational and written level of English
• Willingness and desire to work in a fast-growing business atmosphere, willingness to change

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the development and launch of the product into production
• Act as a liaison between the customer and the supplier company
• Ensure the transition from design to production through concurrent engineering activities with process engineers
• Implement all changes to the production system related to product modifications (at the level of engineering change management)
• Ensure manufacturability
• Report all production risk analyses and associated action plans and capabilities
• Lead product definition (completion of CAD) completed and development to ensure compliance to requirements (acceptance of customer product specification including geometry convergence)
• Perform DFM analysis
• Apply the production management system, engineering change management, as well as tools and standards
• Ensure that the main production stages are successfully completed on time

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of all CNC machining and/or sheet metal fabrication practices for both high- and low-volume runs is required, 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 (i.e., wire and sinker EDM, lapping, grinding, honing, and gun drilling) is a plus
• Material selection knowledge is a plus
• Use of 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, etc

Benefits

• Full-time job
• Home office + contract as an Individual Entrepreneur
• Salary (fixed in Euros) to be discussed with each candidate
• Successful startup as a global market leader (1000+ people globally)
• Compatible Time Zone With American Time Zone
• For candidates from Kazakhstan, working hours are 2.00pm-10.00pm (can be discussed)
• For candidates from Georgia, Armenia working hours 12.00-8.00pm (can be discussed)
• For candidates from Serbia - 10.00am-6.00pm (can be discussed)
• Corporate Laptop and other needed equipment
• Team spirit and friendly atmosphere: we work in an open, friendly and trusting environment that welcomes initiative. In the Xometry team, everyone is ready to help and support in difficult times, and we always celebrate victories together and appreciate the contribution of everyone
• Development opportunities: we are a fast growing company, each new task is an interesting challenge for the team
• We care: ongoing free of charge well-being activities for our people, charity projects worldwide
• Flexibility: speed and flexibility are some of our advantages, allowing us to achieve amazing results. We have flexible processes and planning, we can respond to rapidly changing conditions and remain effective in the face of uncertainty
• Onboarding: Well structured onboarding plan for new employees combining all in one process, technology, and systems components