DFM Lead

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.

Xometry is seeking a highly skilled and experienced DFM Lead to join our fast-growing team in India. The DFM Lead will be responsible for overseeing and managing the Design for Manufacturability (DFM) processes, ensuring seamless transition from design to production, and leading a team of DFM engineers. This role requires a strong understanding of various manufacturing processes, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of DFM engineers, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure high performance and productivity.
• Coordinate the development and launch of products into production, ensuring manufacturability and efficiency.
• Act as a liaison between customers and supplier companies, facilitating clear communication and managing expectations.
• Ensure the smooth transition from design to production through concurrent engineering activities with process engineers.
• Implement and manage engineering change management processes related to product modifications.
• Perform and oversee DFM analyses to identify and resolve potential manufacturing issues.
• Lead product definition and development to ensure compliance with customer specifications, including geometry convergence.
• Apply and enforce the production management system, engineering change management, tools, and standards.
• Ensure that main production stages are completed successfully and on time.
• Analyze incoming drawings and CAD models, providing recommendations on the technological process and resolving production problems.
• Systematize work and participate in task setting for process automation.
• Conduct technological and economic analysis of customer parts.
• Implement more efficient processes and reduce wasted resources.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Minimum bachelors degree in mechanical, aerospace, or manufacturing-related engineering fields.
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in a DFM role, with at least 5 years in a leadership position.
• Expert knowledge of various manufacturing processes, with a strong focus on CNC machining and Sheet Metal Fabrication.
• Strong understanding of Injection Moulding and Additive Manufacturing processes.
• Strong proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks, Siemens NX, and Kompas 3D.
• Knowledge of various metal and plastic post-processes (e.g., polishing, hardening, heat treatment, anodizing, coatings, and painting).
• Knowledge of structural materials and their machining properties (metals, plastics, composites).
• Experience in cost estimation and analysis of production.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Proven track record of process improvement and team leadership.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the automotive or aerospace industry.
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles.
  
  

Language skills - English C1

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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.

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