Xometry

Supplier Development Engineer

Xometry

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Argentina

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About the role

  • 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.

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.
Benefits
  • 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.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
supplier developmentsupplier qualitymanufacturing processesquality standardsquality management systemsAPQPPPAPLean ManufacturingSix Sigmaroot-cause analysis
Soft Skills
communication skillsinterpersonal skillsrelationship buildingproblem-solvingmediationcollaborationstrategic decision-makingrisk assessmentcoachingengagement
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Supply Chain ManagementNADCAP certificationAS9100 certification