Associate Solutions Engineer, Aerospace & Defense

About the Role

Xometry seeks an early-career Associate Solutions Engineer supporting Aerospace & Defense customers. Within the Solutions Engineering organization, this role connects sales, operations, partners, and customers to support the delivery of relevant manufacturing solutions.

• Location: Lexington, KY
• Employment: Full-time
• Work arrangement: Listed as remote; the posting also includes a #LI-Hybrid tag.

Responsibilities

• Support quoting, data organization, and technical documentation for complex customer programs, including Bills of Materials (BOMs), Requests for Quotes (RFQs), and specification reviews.
• Assist with internal cost modeling and quoting-tool development to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Support supplier communication, quality-document tracking, and the solution lifecycle from award through delivery.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to understand the full solution lifecycle and connect engineering, sales, and operations.
• Lead a capstone mini-project to improve process efficiency, such as automating a quoting workflow, developing a reporting dashboard, or streamlining documentation.
• Develop and demonstrate DFx best practices across manufacturing disciplines relevant to customers and partners.

Qualifications

• Completed bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field is required. Mechanical Engineering is preferred.
• Foundational expertise in manufacturing principles, including familiarity with CNC machining, additive manufacturing, wire harness assembly, sheet metal, and welding.
• Approximately 3–5 years of engineering or manufacturing experience, including internships or co-ops. Experience as a Xometry Aerospace & Defense customer or supporting those customers is preferred.
• Demonstrated CAD software experience; SolidWorks is preferred.
• Experience or coursework in interpreting manufacturing drawings and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail when managing multi-line data using tools such as Excel, Google Sheets, or ERP/CRM systems.
• Effective communication and team collaboration, an interest in connecting engineering and business, and comfort with technical discussions and small-group presentations.
• Self-motivation, ability to manage assignments with minimal oversight, and a desire to learn the custom manufacturing industry.

Employment Verification

For US-based roles, Xometry participates in E-Verify. After an accepted job offer, Form I-9 information is provided to the federal government to confirm authorization to work in the United States.