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Associate Solutions Engineer, Aerospace & Defense

Xometry Open · verified Sep 30, 2026
Lexington Full-time Junior Solutions & Sales Engineering

At a glance

Entry-level Solutions & Sales Engineering role at Xometry. Lexington · full-time.

Pay not stated

RoleSolutions & Sales Engineering
SeniorityJunior
LocationLexington
EmploymentFull-time
PostedSep 14, 2026 · 2w ago
Role brief

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What you'll do

  • Support quotes, organize program data, and prepare BOMs, RFQs, and specification reviews
  • Help build cost models and improve quoting tools for greater efficiency and accuracy
  • Coordinate with suppliers, track quality records, and support solutions from award through delivery
  • Join engineering, sales, and operations meetings to understand and connect the full solution lifecycle
  • Lead a small efficiency project, such as automating quotes, building a dashboard, or simplifying documentation

What you bring

  • A completed bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, aerospace engineering, or a related technical discipline
  • About three to five years in engineering or manufacturing, including internship or co-op experience
  • Working knowledge of CNC machining, additive manufacturing, wire harness assembly, sheet metal, and welding
  • Experience with CAD tools, manufacturing drawings, and GD&T, with SolidWorks preferred
  • Strong data organization, communication, and collaboration skills, including comfort presenting technical information

Who this fits

You’ll suit an early-career engineer who can connect technical work with sales and business discussions. The role is based in Lexington, United States, and requires U.S. work authorization verification after accepting an offer.

From the employer

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 an early-career engineer for a critical role. The Associate Solutions Engineer serves as a foundational resource to our internal teams and external customers, leveraging technical empathy to support the delivery of relevant manufacturing solutions. This role is part of the Solutions Engineering organization and links sales, operations, partners and customers to improve a wide variety of outcomes.

How You'll Contribute:

  • Technical Support & Documentation: Support quoting, data organization, and creation of technical documentation for complex customer programs, including Bill of Materials (BOMs), Request for Quotes (RFQs), and specification reviews
  • Internal Solution Development: Assist with internal cost-modeling and quoting-tool development to improve efficiency and accuracy
  • Supplier and Quality Coordination: Assist with supplier communication, tracking of quality documents, and other aspects of the solution lifecycle from award through delivery
  • Cross-Functional Learning & Collaboration: Participate in cross-functional meetings to gain a comprehensive understanding of the full solution lifecycle, bridging the gap between engineering, sales, and operations
  • Process Improvement Initiative: Lead a capstone mini-project aimed at enhancing process efficiency, such as automating a quoting workflow, developing a reporting dashboard, or streamlining a documentation process
  • DFx Fundamentals: Develop and demonstrate best practices in a variety of manufacturing disciplines relevant to our customers and partners.

What You'll Bring to Xometry:

  • Education: Required – Completed Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (preferred), Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field
  • Technical Foundation: Demonstrated foundational expertise and knowledge in key manufacturing principles, including familiarity with CNC Machining, Additive Manufacturing, Wire harness Assembly, Sheet Metal and Welding
  • Engineering Experience: Approximately 3-5 years of experience in an engineering/manufacturing role (including internships or co-ops). An optimal candidate will have experience as a Xometry A&D customer or supporting Xometry A&D customers
  • Design Tools: Demonstrated experience in CAD software (SolidWorks preferred)
  • Technical Drawing Proficiency: Demonstrated experience or coursework in interpreting Manufacturing Drawings and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
  • Data Management: Strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail in managing multi-line data (e.g., Excel, Google Sheets, or ERP/CRM systems)
  • Communication: Effective communicator and team collaborator with a strong interest in bridging engineering and business. Comfortable in technical discussions and presenting information to small groups
  • Drive: Driven and self-motivated with the ability to manage assignments with minimal oversight and a desire to learn the custom manufacturing industry

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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