Principal Technical Product Manager

North Bethesda , United States
On-site

AI overview

Lead the development of AI-powered features for manufacturability analysis, enhancing customer experience and automating design processes.

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 seeking a Principal Technical Product Manager to lead our Manufacturability Intelligence initiatives. In this high-impact role, you will own the strategy and development of AI-powered features that analyze 3D models, identify manufacturing risks, and deliver real-time, actionable feedback to customers. This position is key to advancing our vision for automating Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and reducing production challenges through intelligent product innovation.

Responsibilities:

  • Define and communicate a compelling vision for the Manufacturability Intelligence platform, aligning with Xometry’s broader goals of scalability, automation, and enhanced customer experience.
  • Develop a strategic roadmap to advance our manufacturability analysis capabilities, incorporating AI-driven insights, rule-based engines, and 3D model analysis.
  • Identify key opportunities to enhance customer satisfaction and reduce operational bottlenecks through automated manufacturability checks and feedback mechanisms.
  • Lead the development of a manufacturability service that provides accurate, real-time feedback on design feasibility, material selection, and process suitability.
  • Collaborate closely with data science and engineering teams to build machine learning models and rule-based systems for detecting and interpreting complex geometric features in 3D parts.
  • Oversee the integration of Visual Language Models (VLMs) and 3D Language Models (3DLMs) to enhance part understanding and manufacturability predictions.
  • Partner with UX/UI teams to create intuitive, user-friendly interfaces that display manufacturability feedback and recommendations to customers.
  • Engage with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to gather insights on pain points related to design manufacturability and feedback accuracy.
  • Perform market research and competitive analysis to identify gaps and opportunities in current DFM tools and capabilities.
  • Define and track key performance metrics to measure the impact of manufacturability improvements on customer satisfaction, lead times, and production success rates.
  • Lead cross-functional teams including data science, software engineering, operations, and UX to deliver innovative manufacturability solutions.
  • Advocate for and drive the adoption of new manufacturability features across internal teams and customers, emphasizing the benefits of improved design insights and reduced manufacturing errors.
  • Present updates, insights, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership, aligning project objectives with overall business goals.

Qualifications:

  • 8+ years of product management experience, with at least 5 years focused on AI/ML-powered products or manufacturability analysis tools in the manufacturing or engineering space.
  • Proven track record of leading the development and launch of successful B2C, B2B or enterprise SaaS products in the manufacturing, e-commerce, or marketplace sectors.
  • Deep understanding of machine learning, data analytics, and computer vision, particularly in the context of 3D modeling and part analysis.
  • Experience working closely with data scientists, ML engineers, and software development teams to develop scalable AI solutions.
  • Familiarity with manufacturing processes (e.g., CNC machining, 3D printing, injection molding) and DFM principles is a plus..
  • Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with a proven ability to drive alignment across diverse teams and functions.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on deriving insights from complex data and customer feedback.
  • Highly organized, with excellent project management skills and a demonstrated ability to execute on ambitious product roadmaps.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or a related field. An advanced degree (MBA, MS) is a plus.
  • Must be a US Citizen or GC holder 

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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.

Driven by Artificial Intelligence, Xometry [pronounced with a /z/ ] is empowering our customers to build parts that are critical components in next-generation industries from spacecraft and electric vehicles to medical devices and robotics. Our digital marketplace and suite of cloud-based solutions are enabling the long tail of the internet to finally reach the thousands of small- and medium-sized manufacturers in the United States and around the world. Xometry is a two sided, AI enabled marketplace connecting businesses with optimal manufacturing solutions. Customers ranging from startups to Fortune 100 companies can simply go to Xometry.com, upload a 3D CAD file of a part they need manufactured and receive an instant-quote with the cost and time to make and ship the part. Orders can be checked out right then and there in less than 10 minutes without having to interface with any manufacturer. This technology is unprecedented in an industry where, traditionally, you would reach out and request quotes from several manufacturers taking days if not weeks to get your parts ordered.   Here at Xometry, we are a leading company in On Demand Manufacturing. We are in a hyper-growth phase, with a manufacturing platform that is loved and used by customers around the world.  If you're dedicated and ambitious, Xometry is an excellent place to grow your career.

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