This role reports to the Director, Strategic Program Operations.
How You'll Contribute
Own the Automotive Program Portfolio
Own performance across Xometry's portfolio of automotive production programs against cost, quality, delivery, and growth objectives
Establish program governance, operating cadences, and customer review rhythms appropriate to automotive expectations
Maintain a consolidated view of automotive program loading, capacity commitments, and launch timing across the partner network
Lead risk identification, escalation, and mitigation across customer, partner, and internal teams
Report portfolio health to Xometry leadership and to customer program teams
Grow the Automotive Book of Business
Identify and develop new production program opportunities within existing automotive accounts, including OEMs and Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers
Partner with Sales and the field engineering team to qualify opportunities, shape the technical and commercial approach, and win awards
Build senior-level relationships with customer purchasing, program management, and supplier quality organizations
Translate customer sourcing roadmaps into a forward pipeline of Xometry opportunities
Own a defined growth target for the automotive segment
Drive Launch and Quality Execution
Own the APQP process from program award through tooling, validation, PPAP submission, run-at-rate, and customer start of production
Build and maintain program timelines covering tooling, sampling, tool tryout, validation, PPAP, and SOP milestones
Partner with Quality to execute PPAP requirements including PSW, control plans, process flow, PFMEA, MSA, and capability studies
Plan and manage safe-launch and GP12 requirements, customer-controlled shipping where applicable, and 8D corrective actions through closure
Support Xometry's quality management system obligations and participate in customer QMS audits and supplier assessments
Ensure operational readiness for production ramps, program transfers, and engineering change execution
Develop the Partner Base for Automotive Work
Work with the Partner Network and field engineering teams to identify and qualify partners capable of meeting automotive quality and volume requirements
Assess partner production readiness, capacity, and quality systems ahead of program placement
Drive partner performance against on-time delivery, PPM, and cost targets on automotive programs
Lead escalation and recovery when partner performance puts a customer commitment at risk
Build contingency and dual-source strategies for critical automotive programs
Lead and Develop the Team
Manage, coach, and develop a team of program managers supporting automotive programs
Set clear performance expectations, accountability frameworks, and development plans
Balance program assignments against team capacity and program criticality
Coach the team on customer management, launch discipline, and structured problem solving
Standardize automotive program management practices and build repeatable playbooks as the portfolio scales
What You'll Bring To Xometry
Core Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field
8+ years of experience in automotive program management, launch, supplier quality, or manufacturing operations
2+ years of direct people leadership experience, or demonstrated leadership of program teams
Working expertise in APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, control plans, MSA, SPC, and 8D problem solving
Strong understanding of IATF 16949 and customer-specific requirements
Demonstrated track record launching automotive programs from award through SOP
Experience managing supplier or contract manufacturer relationships and performance
How You Work
Credible with both a customer program director and a supplier's plant manager
Structured and data-driven, converting program signals into decisions before issues become escalations
Comfortable owning both a growth number and an execution scorecard without trading one for the other
Strong written and verbal communication, including executive-level presentation skills
Able to build the operating model while running it in a fast-moving environment
Location and Travel
Remote, with preference for candidates based in the Midwest or Southeast automotive corridors
Approximately 30-40% travel to customer and partner facilities
Must be a citizen or legal resident of the United States, or hold a visa that allows you to work in the United States without sponsorship
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience at an automotive OEM or Tier 1 supplier
Experience with EV, battery, or lightweighting programs
Familiarity with ERP systems, PLM, and supply chain analytics tools
PMP, Six Sigma, or Lean certification
Experience in a high-mix contract manufacturing or manufacturing marketplace environment
The estimated base salary range for new hires into this role is $108,000 - $140,000 annually + annual bonus 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.
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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.
