Supplier Development Engineer - LATAM
About the role
Supplier Development Engineer - LATAM
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.
Xometry is a leading on-demand manufacturing marketplace that's transforming how companies source and produce parts. We're looking for a highly motivated and experienced Supplier Development Engineer responsible for production partner development to join our team. In this role, you'll be the bridge between our internal Technical sales & Sourcing teams and our external supplier network, focusing on pro-active network supplier for large & production deals, optimizing supplier performance, managing risk, and ensuring our partners are prepared for complex, high-stakes projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Supplier Development & Engagement
- Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with our diverse network of manufacturing partners to increase their engagement and capacity.
- Engage with new supplier partners onboarded for the purpose of serving production programs, and facilitate partner success in simultaneously navigating the Xometry platform and serving the customer needs.
- Coach partners on industry best practices related to documentation, finishing processes, and quality assurance.
- Support partner readiness for complex and highly regulated programs, including those in the aerospace, defense, and medical industries
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with internal teams, including sourcing, engineering, and project management, to ensure our partners' capabilities align with the Statement of Work (SOW) requirements for each project.
- Support Technical Account Managers (TAMs) and Project Managers (PMs) by assessing new partner capabilities and fit for new bids and proposals.
- Flag potential risks early, such as capacity constraints, financial weaknesses, or geopolitical exposures, to inform strategic decision-making.
- Assist in root-cause analysis of late shipments (e.g., finishing delays, raw material shortages, inspection bottlenecks) and help partners implement sustainable mitigation plans.
Controlled Processes & Special Qualifications
- Support the qualification of finishing suppliers (e.g., plating, anodizing, chemical conversion, coatings, paint/prime) to meet stringent aerospace, defense, and automotive standards.