Lead Mechanical Engineer - Costing & Quoting

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. In this role, you will provide technical leadership to the engineering and sourcing teams, ensuring accurate manufacturing cost assessments and high-quality quotations. You will act as the primary technical expert for complex parts and critical commercial opportunities, support customer and manufacturing partner discussions, and help engineers develop their technical expertise.
This position combines strong mechanical and manufacturing engineering knowledge with sound technical judgment, leadership, and communication skills.
Act as the primary technical expert for complex projects and critical commercial opportunities
Review CAD models and technical drawings to assess manufacturing complexity, feasibility, and production requirements
Guide the selection of manufacturing processes, materials, and post-processing methods
Review and validate the technical content of quotations, including manufacturing assumptions, cost calculations, and specifications
Lead technical discussions with customers and manufacturing partners to clarify requirements, resolve challenges, and align on feasible solutions
Oversee the assignment of technical tags and ensure consistent categorization of parts by process, material, and complexity
Mentor junior engineers, share manufacturing knowledge, and provide constructive feedback on their assessments
Improve technical review practices, quoting consistency, and collaboration between Engineering, Sourcing, and Sales
Higher technical education in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field
Manufacturing Experience: Proven experience in a manufacturing environment involving complex parts, components, or products
Leadership Experience: Previous experience as a technical lead, lead engineer, or senior engineer providing guidance to others
Strong knowledge of machining and fabrication processes, including CNC turning and milling, sheet metal processing, cutting, and welding
Experience assessing manufacturing costs, including materials, machining time, tooling, and post-processing
Drawing & CAD Interpretation: Ability to review 3D CAD models and 2D technical drawings, identify manufacturing challenges, and evaluate proposed solutions
Language: English proficiency at B1–B2 level
Ability to lead technical discussions with customers, manufacturing partners, and internal teams
Fully remote work: Work from your home office without a daily commute
Flexible schedule: Take the lead on complex manufacturing challenges and help shape technical decisions
International collaboration: Work with colleagues, customers, and manufacturing partners across markets
Company-provided equipment: laptop
Holiday calendar: EU or local holidays, depending on your location
Holiday Calendar:

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