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Senior Application Engineer, CNC Machining

xometryNorth Bethesda, MD

💰 $85,000 – $130,000/yrFull-timemetalwork and fabricationmanufacturing and production

Quick Summary

Senior Application Engineer responsible for CNC machining quoting, supplier sourcing, production planning, and order fulfillment with 7+ years of experience required.

Skills & Keywords

CNC machiningCAD proficiencyCost estimatingGD&T

Day to Day Responsibilities

Analyze engineering models/drawings to define the sequence of manufacturing operations to ensure that the design intent and component quality can be achieved.
Make proper estimations, taking into consideration such factors as materials, tooling, manufacturing times, inspection times, and types of equipment required.
Work closely with Machinists, Quality, Engineering, Management, and other team members to successfully satisfy the end customer.
Experience with sourcing material and finishes.
CNC machining/manufacturing cost estimating experience on prototype, low volume, and high-volume quantities.

Must Have Knowledge of

Multitude of CNC machining/manufacturing technologies
Must have experience and/or extensive knowledge with programming and set up of CNC machines (3/4/5 axis milling, CNC lathes, live tooling lathes, Swiss machines etc) and simple custom tooling knowledge.
Preferable knowledge of welding, grinding, wire EDM, assemblies, finishing etc.
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T)
Protocols, standards, technologies, and machining applications.
Reviewing customer RFQs to determine material requirements, processing and job routing.
Communicating with customers to accurately define requirements and expectations.
Work with outside vendors/services to achieve the best possible prices and solutions.
Consolidating all outside costs and internal costs associated with process time in engineering, manufacturing, finishing, and QC.
Creating detailed quote packages for final review.
Managing quote logs daily and KPI tracking

Ability to

The estimated base salary range for new hires into this role is $86,000 - $111,000 annually + commission 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.

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.

Interrogate engineering solid models, drawings and is familiar with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
Manipulate / modify solid models.
Provide technical support to machinists and process engineers during CNC manufacturing operations.
Demonstrate excellent organizational discipline.
Communicate effectively, both verbally, and in writing.
Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications.
Effectively review and analyze DFM (design for manufacturing) problems.
Operate effectively in a team environment.