Lead Sourcing Engineer

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.
We are looking for an experienced and technically strong Lead Sourcing Engineer to guide our sourcing engineering function and act as the technical bridge between customer requirements and manufacturing capabilities. In this role you will own technical evaluation standards, support our most complex and critical projects, and mentor a team of Sourcing Engineers, while working closely with engineering, sourcing, sales, and operations.
How You'll Contribute
Technical Leadership & Sourcing
Lead the technical evaluation of complex parts, assemblies, and projects, and set the standard for how complexity is assessed across the team
Review drawings, specifications, and project documentation to identify key manufacturing risks, tolerances, materials, and process requirements
Guide the sourcing team in selecting suitable manufacturing processes, capabilities, and providers for high-complexity or strategic projects
Own the technical tagging framework: define, maintain, and audit tags so that parts and requirements are categorized accurately and consistently
Quotation & Critical Deal Support
Act as the final technical reviewer for complex or high-value quotations, checking completeness, accuracy, and alignment with customer requirements
Identify technical gaps, risks, and ambiguities early, and drive their resolution with the relevant teams
Provide technical input and manufacturing expertise on critical deals, escalations, and strategic customer projects
Client & Provider Communication
Lead or join technical meetings with clients and manufacturing providers to clarify requirements, propose alternatives (DFM feedback), and resolve technical challenges
Present technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including management
Ensure alignment between customer expectations, provider capabilities, and the final sourcing solution
Team Leadership & Mentoring
Coach, mentor, and develop Sourcing Engineers, providing technical guidance, code and drawing review practices, and constructive feedback
Support onboarding and training of new team members
Help prioritize and distribute workload across the team during peak periods
Build and maintain a knowledge base of best practices, lessons learned, and technical guidelines
Process Improvement & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with engineering, sourcing, sales, quality, and operations teams to support successful project execution
Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in sourcing and quotation workflows, and lead continuous improvement initiatives
Contribute to the evaluation and development of tools, automation, and data used in technical assessment
Track and report key team metrics (e.g., quote accuracy, turnaround time, tagging quality) and act on the findings
What You'll Bring to Xometry
Education: Higher technical education in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field
Experience: 5+ years in a manufacturing environment working with complex parts or assemblies, including experience in sourcing engineering, technical procurement, or supplier engineering; previous experience mentoring or leading engineers is strongly preferred
Technical Knowledge: Strong command of manufacturing processes (e.g., CNC machining, sheet metal, injection molding, casting, 3D printing, finishing), GD&T, technical drawings, materials, and quality requirements
Sourcing Experience: Proven experience working with suppliers, manufacturers, and cross-functional sourcing and engineering teams
Leadership: Ability to guide, motivate, and develop technical colleagues, and to make sound decisions on ambiguous or high-risk projects
Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; confident in discussing technical requirements with clients, providers, and internal stakeholders
English: B2 level or higher
Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills and the ability to resolve complex technical and commercial challenges
Organization: Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence across engineering, sourcing, sales, and operations
Adaptability: Calm under pressure, flexible with changing priorities, and attentive to detail
Nice to Have
Experience with ERP/quoting platforms, CAD viewers, or marketplace/on-demand manufacturing models
Familiarity with quality standards (ISO 9001, AS9100, IATF 16949) and inspection methods
Experience working with data or automation to improve technical evaluation
Xometry is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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