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Xometry · 2 days ago

DFM Project Engineer

North Bethesda, MD

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

You will use your expertise to develop and implement the applicable sourcing strategy

Once an order is placed, you will aid production in troubleshooting order execution to ensure customer success

Interface directly with machine shops, sheet metal fabrication shops, internal staff members, management, and customers

Take on special projects to expand the capabilities of the manufacturing partner network and improve core competencies

Qualification

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Manufacturing engineeringInjection moldingEquipment selectionProcess cycle timesMaterial limitationsGeometry limitationsSupplier managementGD&TInspection practices3D CAD modelingSolidWorksDesign for manufacturingTroubleshootingProblem-solvingHard-workingExceptional communicationCNC3D PrintingPost-processing/Plating FinishesSpecialty ProcessesMaterial SelectionPress Brake TechnologyLaser CuttingPlasma CuttingWater Jet CuttingWeldingHydraulic Press TechnologyProgressive Die Technology3D Printed ToolingHard Tooling

Required

Bachelor of Science Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, technical or related field preferred

5+ years in engineering and manufacturing environment

A minimum of 1-2 years of manufacturing engineering experience with a focus on Injection Molding

Knowledge will include optimum equipment selections, process cycle times, material limitations and costs and geometry limitations

Experience working with suppliers, OEM equipment providers, and customers

Knowledge of GD&T and inspection/QA practices required

Experience with 3D CAD modeling software is necessary (SolidWorks preferred)

Ability to identify design for manufacturing (DFM) issues based on CAD models and drawings

Ability to work with customers on the fly and solve problems quickly

Exceptional communication skills

Able to work with Partners in troubleshooting production issues and answering partner questions

Able to work well in a fast-paced start-up environment

Preferred

Design for manufacturing of CNC and 3D Printed components is a plus

Injection Molding experience is a plus

Knowledge of all CNC machining and/or sheet metal fabrication practices for both high and low volume runs required including but not limited to:3/4/5 axis milling

Turning with live tooling

Familiarity with different types of post-processing/plating finishes for machined parts

Familiarity with specialty processes (i.e. wire and sinker EDM, lapping, grinding, honing, and gun drilling) is a plus

Material selection knowledge (i.e. use of press brake technology/laser/plasma/water jet cutting) is a plus

Welding of various materials- hydraulic press (stamping) technology, progressive die (stamping) technology, 3D printed tooling, Hard tooling, etc.