Xometry is looking to add an experienced cost estimator to our Pre-Sales Engineering team. The Application Engineer, Partner Quoting is responsible for client quoting, supplier sourcing, production planning, and supporting on-time order fulfillment. A successful candidate will have at least 8 to 10 years of experience in a machining/manufacturing quoting environment. The position will require competencies that include CAD proficiency, CNC machining/manufacturing experience (which includes multiple axis milling, turning, welding, grinding, EDM etc.), experience communicating CNC designs for manufacturability feedback, costing, and sound technical communication aptitude.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Analyze engineering models/drawings to define the sequence of manufacturing operations to ensure that the design intent and component quality can be achieved.

• Make proper estimations, taking into consideration such factors as materials, tooling, manufacturing times, inspection times, and types of equipment required.

• Work closely with Machinists, Quality, Engineering, Management, and other team members to successfully satisfy the end customer.

• Experience with sourcing material and finishes.

• CNC machining/manufacturing cost estimating experience on prototype, low volume, and high-volume quantities.

Must Have Knowledge of:

• Multitude of CNC machining/manufacturing technologies

• Must have experience and/or extensive knowledge with programming and set up of CNC machines (3/4/5 axis milling, CNC lathes, live tooling lathes, Swiss machines etc) and simple custom tooling knowledge.

• Preferable knowledge of welding, grinding, wire EDM, assemblies, finishing etc.

• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T)

• Protocols, standards, technologies, and machining applications.

• Reviewing customer RFQs to determine material requirements, processing and job routing.

• Communicating with customers to accurately define requirements and expectations.

• Work with outside vendors/services to achieve the best possible prices and solutions.

• Consolidating all outside costs and internal costs associated with process time in engineering, manufacturing, finishing, and QC.

• Creating detailed quote packages for final review.

• Managing quote logs daily and KPI tracking

Ability to:

• Interrogate engineering solid models, drawings and is familiar with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).

• Manipulate / modify solid models.

• Provide technical support to machinists and process engineers during CNC manufacturing operations.

• Demonstrate excellent organizational discipline.

• Communicate effectively, both verbally, and in writing.

• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications.

• Effectively review and analyze DFM (design for manufacturing) problems.

• Operate effectively in a team environment.

LI-Remote $57,500 — $92,500/year