Kazakhstan•Xometry Europe
Remote
Senior
Full Time
Lead Sourcing EngineerDFMManufacturing EngineeringTechnical LeadershipMentoringRemote
Requirements
- •Higher technical education in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field
- •5+ years in a manufacturing environment working with complex parts or assemblies
- •Experience in sourcing engineering, technical procurement, or supplier engineering
- •Experience mentoring or leading engineers
- •Proven experience with CNC machines (lathe/turning and milling) and sheet metal forming (cutting, bending, forming, welding)
- •Ability to judge machine capability, setups, tooling, and cycle-time implications
- •Strong experience performing and leading DFM analysis across multiple processes
- •Ability to communicate design recommendations to customers and providers
- •In-depth understanding of manufacturing processes including CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, casting, injection molding, 3D printing, surface finishing
- •Knowledge of GD&T, technical drawings, materials, and quality requirements
- •Proven experience working with suppliers, manufacturers, and cross-functional sourcing and engineering teams
- •Ability to guide, motivate, and develop technical colleagues
- •Ability to make sound decisions on ambiguous or high-risk projects
- •Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- •Confidence in discussing technical requirements with clients, providers, and internal stakeholders
- •English B2 level or higher
- •Strong analytical skills and ability to resolve complex technical and commercial challenges
- •Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
- •Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence across engineering, sourcing, sales, and operations
- •Calm under pressure, flexible with changing priorities, and attentive to detail
What You'll Do
- •Lead the technical evaluation of complex parts, assemblies, and projects
- •Set the standard for how complexity is assessed across the team
- •Lead and standardize DFM (Design for Manufacturing) analysis
- •Define DFM checklists and guidelines
- •Handle the most complex or high-risk cases
- •Review drawings, specifications, and project documentation to identify manufacturing risks, tolerances, materials, and process requirements
- •Guide the sourcing team in selecting suitable manufacturing processes, capabilities, and providers for high-complexity or strategic projects
- •Own the technical tagging framework: define, maintain, and audit tags
- •Act as the final technical reviewer for complex or high-value quotations
- •Identify technical gaps, risks, and ambiguities early and drive their resolution
- •Provide technical input and manufacturing expertise on critical deals, escalations, and strategic customer projects
- •Lead or join technical meetings with clients and manufacturing providers to clarify requirements, present DFM recommendations, propose alternatives, and resolve technical challenges
- •Present technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- •Ensure alignment between customer expectations, provider capabilities, and the final sourcing solution
- •Coach, mentor, and develop Sourcing Engineers including training on DFM methods and machining and sheet metal process knowledge
- •Support onboarding and training of new team members
- •Help prioritize and distribute workload across the team during peak periods
- •Build and maintain a knowledge base of best practices, lessons learned, and technical guidelines
- •Partner with engineering, sourcing, sales, quality, and operations teams to support successful project execution
- •Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in sourcing and quotation workflows and lead continuous improvement initiatives
- •Contribute to the evaluation and development of tools, automation, and data used in technical assessment
- •Track and report key team metrics and act on the findings
Nice to Have
- •Experience with ERP/quoting platforms, CAD viewers, or marketplace/on-demand manufacturing models
- •Familiarity with quality standards (ISO 9001, AS9100, IATF 16949) and inspection methods
- •Experience working with data or automation to improve technical evaluation
About Xometry Europe
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Ottobrun, Germany
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Science, technology & engineering