Supplier Development Engineer

Xometry is a leading on-demand manufacturing marketplace that connects innovative ideas to manufacturers. They are seeking a highly motivated Supplier Development Engineer to bridge their internal teams and external suppliers, focusing on optimizing supplier performance and managing risks for complex projects.

Responsibilities:

• Supplier Development & Engagement
• Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with our diverse network of manufacturing partners to increase their engagement and capacity
• Engage with new supplier partners onboarded for the purpose of serving production programs, and facilitate partner success in simultaneously navigating the Xometry platform and serving the customer needs
• Coach partners on industry best practices related to documentation, finishing processes, and quality assurance
• Support partner readiness for complex and highly regulated programs, including those in the aerospace, defense, and medical industries
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Work closely with internal teams, including sourcing, engineering, and project management, to ensure our partners' capabilities align with the Statement of Work (SOW) requirements for each project
• Support Technical Account Managers (TAMs) and Project Managers (PMs) by assessing new partner capabilities and fit for new bids and proposals
• Flag potential risks early, such as capacity constraints, financial weaknesses, or geopolitical exposures, to inform strategic decision-making
• Assist in root-cause analysis of late shipments (e.g., finishing delays, raw material shortages, inspection bottlenecks) and help partners implement sustainable mitigation plans
• Controlled Processes & Special Qualifications
• Support the qualification of finishing suppliers (e.g., plating, anodizing, chemical conversion, coatings, paint/prime) to meet stringent aerospace and defense standards
• Assist partners in pursuing and maintaining special process qualifications such as NADCAP, AMS, VAPS, PPS, and TS16949
• Oversee the verification and validation of controlled processes, including heat treatment, plating, and coatings
• Help identify and address compliance requirements from frameworks like DoD, FAA, TCCA, DFARS, and ITAR, ensuring our partners meet all necessary regulations

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related technical field
• A minimum of [e.g., 3-5] years of experience in supplier development, supplier quality, or a similar role within a manufacturing or technical environment within manufacturing, supply chain, or a related technical field
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and quality standards
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build and maintain relationships
• Problem-solving mindset and a talent for mediating complex situations
• Knowledge of special processes and industry certifications (NADCAP, AS9100, etc.) is a significant plus
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks (ITAR, DFARS) and their implications for manufacturing
• Strong understanding of quality management systems and methodologies (e.g., APQP, PPAP, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma)
• Willingness to travel to supplier locations as required