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Xometry

DFM Project Engineer

Denver, CO · Hybrid

$65K - $85K/yr

As a DFM Project Engineer, you're primarily responsible for working with customers across an array of industries including aerospace, defense, commercial, automotive, industrial and medical devices.

Xometry

DFM Project Engineer

North Bethesda, MD · Hybrid

$65K - $85K/yr

As a DFM Project Engineer, you're primarily responsible for working with customers across an array of industries including aerospace, defense, commercial, automotive, industrial and medical devices.

Xometry

DFM Project Engineer

Waltham, MA · On-site

$65K - $85K/yr

As a DFM Project Engineer, you're primarily responsible for working with customers across an array of industries including aerospace, defense, commercial, automotive, industrial and medical devices.

Xometry

DFM Project Engineer

North Bethesda, MD · On-site

$65K - $85K/yr

As a DFM Project Engineer, you're primarily responsible for working with customers across an array of industries including aerospace, defense, commercial, automotive, industrial and medical devices.

HADRIAN

Manufacturing Engineer, DFM

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$85K - $110K/yr

Design for Manufacturability- Perform DFM analyses using Hadrian's internal software tools to determine compatibility with Hadrian's factories and make recommendations to the customer for cost and ...

skywater

OPC / DFM Sr Staff Engineer

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

SkyWater is hiring an OPC / DFM Sr Staff Engineer for our HQ site in Bloomington, MN. This position will focus on Optical Proximity Correction (OPC) techniques and Design for Manufacturability (DFM ...

Xometry

DFM Project Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$65K - $85K/yr

As a DFM Project Engineer, you're primarily responsible for working with customers across an array of industries including aerospace, defense, commercial, automotive, industrial and medical devices.

Xometry

DFM Project Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site

$65K - $85K/yr

As a DFM Project Engineer, you're primarily responsible for working with customers across an array of industries including aerospace, defense, commercial, automotive, industrial and medical devices.

POLYMEDCO, INC

DFM Production Associate

Cortlandt Manor, NY · On-site

$16.25 - $20.75/hr

Escalate any PHI discrepancies or breaches immediately to DFM Supervisor to ensure compliance and proper handling of PHI. * Labeling & Documentation: Accurately apply labels and document batch ...

skywater

OPC / DFM Sr Staff Engineer

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

SkyWater is hiring an OPC / DFM Sr Staff Engineer for our HQ site in Bloomington, MN. This position will focus on Optical Proximity Correction (OPC) techniques and Design for Manufacturability (DFM ...

HADRIAN

Manufacturing Engineer, DFM

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$85K - $110K/yr

Design for Manufacturability- Perform DFM analyses using Hadrian's internal software tools to determine compatibility with Hadrian's factories and make recommendations to the customer for cost and ...

Etched

Mechanical DFM Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$150K - $220K/yr

Job Summary We are seeking a hands-on manufacturing leader to drive Design for Manufacturing (DFM), supplier execution, and design validation across complex mechanical components. This role partners ...

Etched

Mechanical DFM Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$150K - $220K/yr

Job Summary We are seeking a hands-on manufacturing leader to drive Design for Manufacturing (DFM), supplier execution, and design validation across complex mechanical components. This role partners ...

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DFM Project Engineer

DFM Project Engineer

Xometry

Denver, CO • Hybrid

$65K - $85K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

As a DFM Project Engineer, you're primarily responsible for working with customers across an array of industries including aerospace, defense, commercial, automotive, industrial and medical devices. It is critical that you have the ability to evaluate manufacturability of customer designs and recommend solutions utilizing Xometry's extensive portfolio of technologies.
 
Responsibilities:
  • You will use your expertise to develop and implement the applicable sourcing strategy
  • Once an order is placed, you will be responsible to aid production in troubleshooting order execution to ensure customer success
  • To do this, you must interface directly with machine shops, sheet metal fabrication shops, internal staff members and management, as well as customers
  • Additionally, you will take on special projects related to expanding the capabilities of our manufacturing partner network, working with OEM equipment makers, and our internal team of experts to improve our core competencies
 
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, technical or related field preferred
  • 2+ years in engineering and manufacturing environment
  • A minimum of 1-2 years of manufacturing engineering experience with a focus on Injection Molding
  • 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 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
  • 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
 
Additional Experience:
  • Knowledge of all CNC machining and/or sheet metal fabrication practices for both high and low volume runs 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 (i.e. use of press brake technology/laser/plasma/water jet cutting) is a plus
  • Welding of various materials- hydraulic press (stamping) technology, progressive die (stamping) technology, 3D printed tooling, Hard tooling, etc.

The estimated base salary range for new hires into this role is $65,000 - $85,000 annually depending on factors such as job-related skills, relevant experience, and location.  We also offer a competitive benefits package, including 401(k) match, medical, dental and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, floating and fixed holidays, maternity and bonding leave; EAP, other wellbeing resources; and much more

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About Xometry

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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.

Industry

Software development

Company size

501 - 1,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Gaithersburg, MD, US

Year founded

2013

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