Technical Engineering Advisor with German
TLDR
Act as a vital link between customers, suppliers, and internal teams in optimizing manufacturability and ensuring smooth product transitions within engineering processes.
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.
About the Role
We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Technical Engineering Advisor / DFM Engineer to support product development and manufacturing processes. In this role, you will act as a key link between customers, suppliers, and internal teams, ensuring manufacturability of designs and successful transition into production.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform routine Design for Manufacturing (DFM) reviews for high-end customer orders
- Analyze and support optimization of part designs to ensure manufacturability
- Conduct customer communication via phone and video calls regarding design and production issues
- Maintain written communication with customers for problem-solving and technical clarification
- Collaborate with partners and suppliers (written, phone, video) to resolve manufacturability challenges
- Provide expertise in complaint handling (excluding formal RMA cases)
- Support continuous improvement of manufacturing and engineering processes
- Ensure clear and timely resolution of technical production issues
Requirements
Experience
- 7+ years of experience in CNC machining and/or sheet metal manufacturing
Technical Skills
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes (CNC, sheet metal fabrication)
- Experience working with technical drawings and design-related problem solving
Languages
- Fluent and professional English
- Fluent and professional German
Personal Qualities
- Customer-oriented mindset
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- High attention to detail
- Strong understanding of customer needs
- Ability to adapt across different industries
Working Conditions
- Working hours: CET (8:00–17:00 or 9:00–18:00)
- Remote work: possible (Germany / Poland / Bulgaria) or office-based (Munich)
- If located in Munich: hybrid work in line with back-to-office policy
- Holiday calendar: local law / Bavarian public holidays
Additional Information
- This role is initially planned as a replacement for approximately 1 year
- Extension is possible depending on team structure and business needs
Xometry Europe offers on-demand manufacturing services like CNC machining, 3D printing, and injection moulding through a platform that delivers instant quotes and efficient ordering for custom parts. Their digital marketplace effectively connects innovative projects with a global network of manufacturers, catering primarily to businesses looking to optimize production and scale their operations.
- Founded
- Founded 2013
- Employees
- 500+ employees
- Industry
- Industrial Conglomerates