Senior Application Engineer, Sheet Metal

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.Xometry is looking to add an experienced sheet metal cost estimator to our Pre-Sales Engineering team. The sheet metal cost estimator is responsible for client quoting, supplier sourcing, production planning, and supporting on-time order fulfillment. A successful candidate will have at least 7+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment. The position will require competencies that include CAD proficiency, knowledge of sheet metal design and fabrication methods, experience communicating sheet metal design for manufacturability feedback, costing, and sound technical communication aptitude. Responsibilities:Analyze engineering models/drawings to define the sequence of fabrication operations to ensure that the design intent and component quality can be achievedMake proper estimations, taking into consideration such factors as materials, tooling, manufacturing times, inspection times and types of equipment requiredWork closely with Machinists, Quality, Engineering, Management and other team members to successfully satisfy the end customerExperience with sourcing material and finishesSheet metal estimating experience on prototype, low volume, and high volume quantitiesMust Have Knowledge of:Multitude of sheet metal fabrication technologiesMust have experience with programming and set up of water jet, laser, punch press, brake and simple custom tooling knowledgeMust have knowledge of welding and cost estimations on weldingGeometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T)Protocols, standards, technologies, and machining applicationsReviewing customer RFQs to determine material requirements, processing and job routingCommunicating with customers to accurately define requirements and expectationsWork with outside vendors/services to achieve best possible pricesConsolidating all outside costs and internal costs associated with process time in engineering, fabrication, post fabrication assembly, finishing and QCCreating detailed quote packages for final reviewManaging quote logs daily and KPI trackingAbility to:Interrogate engineering solid models, drawings and is familiar with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)manipulate / modify solid modelsProvide technical support to machinists and process engineers during Sheet Metal fabrication operationsDemonstrate excellent organizational disciplineCommunicate effectively, both verbally, and in writingRead and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specificationsEffectively review and analyze DFM problemsOperate effectively in a team environment#LI-Hybrid 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.