Supplier Development Engineer LATAM

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. Xometrys 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 a leading on-demand manufacturing marketplace thats transforming how companies source and produce parts. Were looking for a highly motivated and experienced Supplier Development Engineer responsible for production partner development to join our this role youll be the bridge between our internal Technical sales & Sourcing teams and our external supplier network focusing on pro-active network supplier for large & production deals optimizing supplier performance managing risk and ensuring our partners are prepared for complex high-stakes projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Supplier Development & Engagement
• Build and maintain strong trust-based relationships with our diverse network of manufacturing partners to increase their engagement and capacity.
• Engage with new supplier partners onboarded for the purpose of serving production programs and facilitate partner success in simultaneously navigating the Xometry platform and serving the customer needs.
• Coach partners on industry best practices related to documentation finishing processes and quality assurance.
• Support partner readiness for complex and highly regulated programs including those in the aerospace defense and medical industries

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with internal teams including sourcing engineering and project management to ensure our partners capabilities align with the Statement of Work (SOW) requirements for each project.
• Support Technical Account Managers (TAMs) and Project Managers (PMs) by assessing new partner capabilities and fit for new bids and proposals.
• Flag potential risks early such as capacity constraints financial weaknesses or geopolitical exposures to inform strategic decision-making.
• Assist in root-cause analysis of late shipments (e.g. finishing delays raw material shortages inspection bottlenecks) and help partners implement sustainable mitigation plans.

Controlled Processes & Special Qualifications

• Support the qualification of finishing suppliers (e.g. plating anodizing chemical conversion coatings paint/prime) to meet stringent aerospace defense and automotive standards.
• Assist partners in pursuing and maintaining special process qualifications such as NADCAP AMS VAPS PPS and TS16949.
• Oversee the verification and validation of controlled processes including heat treatment plating and coatings.
• Help identify and address compliance requirements from frameworks like DoD FAA TCCA DFARS and ITAR ensuring our partners meet all necessary regulations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Supply Chain Management or a related technical field.
• A minimum of e.g. 3-5 years of experience in supplier development supplier quality or a similar role within a manufacturing or technical environment within manufacturing supply chain or a related technical field.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and quality standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build and maintain relationships.
• Problem-solving mindset and a talent for mediating complex situations.
• Knowledge of special processes and industry certifications (NADCAP AS9100 etc.) is a significant plus.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks (ITAR DFARS) and their implications for manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of quality management systems and methodologies (e.g. APQP PPAP Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma).
• Willingness to travel to supplier locations as required.

Please submit your resume in English.

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