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Lead Sourcing Engineer
Xometry Europe. Lead technical evaluation of complex parts, assemblies, and projects .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Mechanical Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering, with a strong focus on sourcing engineering and technical procurement. Capable of leading technical evaluations, guiding teams, and driving continuous improvement in manufacturing processes and workflows.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Mechanical Engineering Degree5+ Years Manufacturing ExperienceCNC Machining ExpertiseGD&T KnowledgeSupplier Engineering Experience
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Hard Skills
Manufacturing ProcessesCNC MachiningSheet MetalInjection MoldingCasting3D PrintingFinishingTechnical DrawingsQuality RequirementsTechnical Procurement
Soft Skills
Excellent Communication SkillsAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCollaboration Skills
Tools & Technologies
Technical Tagging FrameworkKnowledge BaseContinuous Improvement ToolsAutomation ToolsData Assessment Tools
Industry Keywords
Manufacturing EnvironmentSourcing EngineeringCross-Functional TeamsProject ManagementFast-Paced Environment
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead technical evaluation of complex parts, assemblies, and projects
- Establish standards for assessing complexity across the sourcing team
- Review drawings, specifications, and project documentation for manufacturing risks, tolerances, materials, and process requirements
- Guide selection of manufacturing processes, capabilities, and providers
- Define, maintain, and audit the technical tagging framework
- Serve as final technical reviewer for complex or high-value quotations
- Identify and resolve technical gaps, risks, and ambiguities
- Provide manufacturing expertise for critical deals, escalations, and strategic customer projects
- Lead technical meetings with clients and manufacturing providers
- Clarify requirements, propose DFM alternatives, and resolve technical challenges
- Coach, mentor, and develop Sourcing Engineers
- Support onboarding and training
- Prioritize and distribute team workload during peak periods
- Maintain a knowledge base of best practices and technical guidelines
- Collaborate with engineering, sourcing, sales, quality, and operations teams
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives for sourcing and quotation workflows
- Contribute to tools, automation, and data used in technical assessment
- Track and report team metrics such as quote accuracy, turnaround time, and tagging quality
Requirements
What you’ll need- Higher technical education in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field
- 5+ years in a manufacturing environment working with complex parts or assemblies
- Experience in sourcing engineering, technical procurement, or supplier engineering
- Strong command of manufacturing processes, including CNC machining, sheet metal, injection molding, casting, 3D printing, and finishing
- Knowledge of GD&T, technical drawings, materials, and quality requirements
- Proven experience working with suppliers, manufacturers, and cross-functional sourcing and engineering teams
- Ability to guide, motivate, and develop technical colleagues
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- English proficiency at B2 level or higher
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
- Calm under pressure, flexible with changing priorities, and attentive to detail
Benefits
Comp & perks- Equal opportunity employment
- Remote work arrangement