Quality Control Inspector

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. In this role you will work in a dynamic environment with a relentless focus on improving our quality metrics by leveraging your strong problem solving and continuous improvement skills. In this highly visible role you will lead Supplier Quality and support internal departments and our supplier network to achieve high quality products.

A typical day will consist of a myriad of partner (supplier) quality centric activities from concept to full rate production within Quality Assurance. You will serve a number of internal and external groups including our DFM Engineering, Quality, Case Management, Partner Management and our wide variety of partners that specialize in CNC, Sheet Metal, Additive, and Injection Molding.

If you thrive in ambiguity and strive to create a standard process - This role is for you!

Responsibilities

Perform onsite physical and paperwork inspections at Partner facilities

Conduct partner audits and onboarding activities

Initiate and manage partner product Corrective & Preventive Actions (CAPA)

Develop and take actions of partner systemic RMA trends leading to CAPAs

Continuously monitor and address emerging issues while ensuring the most important projects/issues are identified through the Partner Quality Team process and effectively complete those projects in the shortest time possible

Facilitates cross-functional Team optimization efforts and workshops geared towards NCR/RMA reductions with Partners

Participates in real-time Partner RMA reviews with the end goal of applying lessons learned to the distributed Supplier Network

Facilitate Partner Quality Support Hour

Provide technical support to Partners regarding quality

Work with Partner Management on Partner Onboarding escalations

Review Partner Deviation Requests

Utilize BIG Data Analytics to improve performance trends and top opportunities with Partners

Create a trusting partnership with the distributed network of Partners resulting in exceptional quality

Escalate nonconformities in the Quality System to VP of Quality where appropriate

Develop quality planning/objectives, metrics and goals; lead efforts related to the Xometry's Quality Vision with Partners

Support Quality initiatives to drive systemic improvements

Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor degree in Engineering or equivalent experience

Minimum of 7 years experience in engineering, quality role, or equivalent

Minimum of 5 years experience in supplier facing role or equivalent

Strong Quality Assurance / Partner Development experience

Experience with APQP and DFM/DFQ

Use of various lab equipment: GD&T tools

Customer quality liaison experience

Mechanical/Manufacturing processing knowledge

Able to read and interpret drawings/specifications

Good time management / project management capabilities

Understanding of Six Sigma methodologies

Knowledge of Process Certification/Process Robustness

Certified Auditor for ISO Standards

Ability to travel up to 50% in CA only

Preferred Qualifications:

Six Sigma Black Belt Certification

ASQ Certification

Familiar with Asana, Looker, Salesforce and ERPs

ISO 13485/AS9100/IATF 16949 experience

The estimated base salary range for new hires into this role is $84,000 - $109,000 annually

depending on factors such as job-related skills, relevant experience, and location. We also offer a competitive benefits package, including 401(k) match, medical, dental and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, floating and fixed holidays, maternity and bonding leave; EAP, other wellbeing resources; and much more.

#LI-Hybrid 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.

For US based roles: Xometry participates in E-Verify and after a job offer is accepted, will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.