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DFM Project Engineer

Xometry· DFM & Project Engineering
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Hybrid (Lexington, KY)full-timePosted 5mo ago

About the role

DFM Project Engineer at Xometry in Lexington, KY, responsible for evaluating manufacturability of customer designs across aerospace, defense, commercial, automotive, industrial and medical devices, and recommending solutions using Xometry’s technologies.

Responsibilities

  • Use expertise to develop and implement the applicable sourcing strategy
  • Aid production in troubleshooting order execution to ensure customer success after an order is placed
  • Interface directly with machine shops, sheet metal fabrication shops, internal staff, management, and customers
  • Take on special projects related to expanding the capabilities of the manufacturing partner network, working with OEM equipment makers, and improving core competencies

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, technical or related field preferred
  • 2+ years in engineering and manufacturing environment
  • Minimum of 1-2 years of manufacturing engineering experience with a focus on Injection Molding
  • Knowledge of 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 required
  • Experience with 3D CAD modeling software (SolidWorks preferred)
  • Ability to identify design for manufacturing (DFM) issues based on CAD models and drawings
  • Design for manufacturing of CNC and 3D Printed components is a plus
  • Injection Molding experience is a plus
  • Ability to work with customers on the fly and solve problems quickly
  • Exceptional communication skills
  • Able to work with Partners in troubleshooting production issues and answering partner questions
  • Able to work well in a fast-paced, high volume environment
  • Knowledge of all CNC machining and/or sheet metal fabrication practices for both high and low volume runs (including 3/4/5 axis milling, turning with live tooling) is a plus
  • Familiarity with post-processing/plating finishes for machined parts is a plus
  • Familiarity with specialty processes (wire and sinker EDM, lapping, grinding, honing, gun drilling) is a plus
  • Material selection knowledge (press brake technology/laser/plasma/water jet cutting) is a plus
  • Welding of various materials and related tooling/processes is a plus

Skills

Required:Manufacturing engineeringDesign for manufacturing (DFM)GD&T3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred)Communication
Last updated Jul 22, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Xometry

Where Big Ideas Are Built | Production Parts and Prototypes | Xometry

Xometry is a leader in high-precision production part and prototyping manufacturing on demand. Get instant quotes on CNC machining, 3D printing, sheet metal fabrication, laser cutting, and more.

CNC Machining3D PrintingSheet Metal FabricationLaser CuttingPrototypingInjection MoldingMetal Part ProductionHigh-Volume Metal Production
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