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Supplier Development Engineer

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Cherry Ventures

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United States , Gaithersburg

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Salary:

79000.00 - 103000.00 USD / Year

Job Description:

Xometry is a leading on-demand manufacturing marketplace that's transforming how companies source and produce parts. We're looking for a highly motivated and experienced Supplier Development Engineer responsible for production partner development to join our team. In this role, you'll be the bridge between our internal Technical sales & Sourcing teams and our external supplier network, focusing on, pro-active network supplier for large & production deals, optimizing supplier performance, managing risk, and ensuring our partners are prepared for complex, high-stakes projects.

Job Responsibility:

  • 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
  • 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
  • Support the qualification of finishing suppliers (e.g., plating, anodizing, chemical conversion, coatings, paint/prime) to meet stringent aerospace, defense, and automotive 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.

Nice to have:

  • 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.
What we offer:
  • 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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 08, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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