Lead Mechanical Engineer – Costing & Quoting

Xometry Europe • Georgia, TX

3d • Remote

About The Position

The Lead Mechanical Engineer – Costing & Quoting provides technical leadership to engineering and sourcing teams to support accurate manufacturing cost assessments and high-quality quotations. The role serves as the primary technical expert for complex parts and critical commercial opportunities, supports discussions with customers and manufacturing partners, and helps engineers develop their technical expertise. It combines mechanical and manufacturing engineering knowledge with technical judgment, leadership, and communication skills.

The position is fully remote and involves collaboration with teams in the US Eastern Time Zone. The role works with colleagues, customers, and manufacturing partners across markets, and includes a company-provided laptop.

Requirements

• Higher technical education in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in a manufacturing environment involving complex parts, components, or products.
• Previous experience as a technical lead, lead engineer, or senior engineer providing guidance to others.
• Strong knowledge of machining and fabrication processes, including CNC turning and milling, sheet metal processing, cutting, and welding.
• Experience assessing manufacturing costs, including materials, machining time, tooling, and post-processing.
• Ability to review 3D CAD models and 2D technical drawings, identify manufacturing challenges, and evaluate proposed solutions.
• Ability to validate quotations, identify missing information, and explain technical assumptions clearly.
• English proficiency at B1–B2 level.
• Ability to lead technical discussions with customers, manufacturing partners, and internal teams.
• Ability to support engineers’ development through practical guidance and knowledge sharing.
• Ability to remain effective under pressure and manage multiple requests and competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineers involved in sourcing, cost estimation, and quoting.
• Act as the primary technical expert for complex projects and critical commercial opportunities.
• Review CAD models and technical drawings to assess manufacturing complexity, feasibility, and production requirements.
• Guide the selection of manufacturing processes, materials, and post-processing methods.
• Review and validate the technical content of quotations, including manufacturing assumptions, cost calculations, and specifications.
• Lead technical discussions with customers and manufacturing partners to clarify requirements, resolve challenges, and align on feasible solutions.
• Oversee the assignment of technical tags and ensure consistent categorization of parts by process, material, and complexity.
• Support the team in prioritizing complex requests and resolving technical escalations.
• Mentor junior engineers, share manufacturing knowledge, and provide constructive feedback on their assessments.
• Improve technical review practices, quoting consistency, and collaboration between Engineering, Sourcing, and Sales.

Benefits

• Fully remote work from a home office.
• Flexible schedule, with working days planned around collaboration with teams in the US Eastern Time Zone.
• Technical ownership of complex manufacturing challenges and technical decisions.
• Opportunity to mentor engineers and improve team practices.
• International collaboration with colleagues, customers, and manufacturing partners across markets.
• Company-provided laptop.
• EU or local holiday calendar, depending on location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior