Sr. Application Engineer, CNC Machining

Xometry is looking to add an experienced CNC machining cost estimator to our Pre-Sales Engineering team. The CNC machining cost estimator is responsible for client quoting, supplier sourcing, production planning, and supporting on-time order fulfillment. A successful candidate will have at least 8 to 10 years of experience in a CNC machining quoting environment. The position will require competencies that include CAD proficiency, CNC machining/manufacturing experience (which includes multiple axis milling, turning, welding, grinding, EDM etc.), experience communicating CNC designs for manufacturability feedback, costing, and sound technical communication aptitude. 

 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:

• 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.