Supplier Development Engineer

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.

 

We are looking for a Supplier Development Engineer to support and develop our European production supplier network. This role is critical to ensuring supplier readiness, technical capability, compliance, and performance forcomplex and production-scale programs. You will act as a bridge between Xometry’s internal Engineering, Sourcing, and Commercial teams and our external manufacturing partners across the EU.

Key ResponsibilitiesSupplier Development & Partner Enablement

• Develop and maintain strong, long-term relationships with manufacturing partners across the EU.

  
  

• Actively support onboarding and ramp-up of suppliers dedicated to production and repeat programs.

  
  

• Assess supplier technical capabilities, capacity, maturity, and scalability for production workloads.

  
  

• Coach suppliers on EU-relevant best practices in documentation, traceability, finishing, inspection, and quality assurance.

  
  

• Support suppliers in meeting the requirements of regulated and high-reliability industries (automotive, aerospace, defence, medical).

  
  

Cross-Functional & International Collaboration

• Work closely with Sourcing, Engineering, Technical Sales, and Program Management teams to ensure supplier capabilities match project SOW and customer expectations.

  
  

• Support bid and proposal phases by validating supplier fit, risks, and production feasibility.

  
  

• Proactively identify risks related to capacity, quality, lead times, compliance, or geopolitical exposure within the EU supply base.

  
  

• Lead or support root-cause analysis for late or at-risk deliveries (e.g. finishing bottlenecks, raw material availability, inspection delays) and guide suppliers toward sustainable corrective actions.

  
  

Controlled Processes, Quality & Compliance

• Support qualification and ongoing evaluation of finishing and special-process suppliers, including anodizing, plating, chemical conversion, coatings, and paint/prime.

  
  

• Assist suppliers in achieving and maintaining relevant certifications and approvals such as NADCAP, AS9100, IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 13485.

  
  

• Oversee validation and control of critical manufacturing processes (heat treatment, surface treatments, coatings).

  
  

• Support compliance with EU and international regulatory frameworks, including ITAR / EAR (where applicable), DFARS, customer-specific aerospace or automotive requirements, and export control considerations.

  
  

• Promote continuous improvement and alignment with quality management methodologies (APQP, PPAP, Lean, Six Sigma).

  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.

  
  

• 3–5+ years of experience in supplier development, supplier quality, manufacturing engineering, or production-focused technical roles.

  
  

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production environments, and industrial supply chains.

  
  

• Experience working with EU-based suppliers and cross-border manufacturing operations.

  
  

• Solid knowledge of quality systems and industrial standards (APQP, PPAP, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma).

  
  

• Familiarity with special processes and certifications (NADCAP, AS9100, IATF 16949) is a strong advantage.

  
  

• Excellent communication skills in English; additional European languages are a plus.

  
  

• Structured, pragmatic problem solver with a strong sense of ownership.

  
  

• Willingness to travel within the EU to supplier sites as required.

  
  

What We Offer

• A key role in shaping and scaling Xometry’s European production supplier network

  
  

• Exposure to complex, high-impact production programs across multiple industries

  
  

• Strong cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Sourcing, and Commercial teams

  
  

• A dynamic, international working environment with a high level of ownership and impact

  
  

• Competitive compensation aligned with EU market standards

  
  

• Flexibility in working arrangements

  
  

Tools & Support

• Corporate laptop provided and other equipment and software

  
  

• Structured onboarding program

  
  

• Ongoing support from an experienced, collaborative team

  
  

Performance & Growth

• Mid-year performance review

  
  

• Annual performance and development review

  
  

Working Conditions

• Collaboration with US-based teams, aligned with US Eastern Time working hours

  
  

 

 

 

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