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Andrey
Kongratev

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About me
Helping hardware and tech startups save thousands of dollars on manufacturing.With over 20 years of practical experience in the metalworking industry, I bridge the gap between 3D design and real-world CNC machining. As a former Engineering Team Lead at Xometry (a global manufacturing platform), I have analyzed thousands of complex parts for a worldwide network of manufacturers. I know exactly why parts get expensive and how to fix them before production starts. My Core Services:Design for Manufacturing (DFM): I review your CAD models (SolidWorks) and 2D drawings to eliminate non-manufacturable features and reduce machining time. Cost Optimization: Adjusting tolerances, fits, and geometries to make your product significantly cheaper to produce. Technical Consulting: Resolving communication barriers between product designers and machine shops. CAM & CNC Strategy: Expert insights into 5-axis milling processes and tooling. If you are preparing your hardware for prototyping or small-b

Work experience

Xometry
March 2026 – Current time
Job title
Engineering Team Lead
Work experience & achievements
Managed a group of engineers in the production cooperation department. Controlled the distribution and evaluation of complex orders across a global network of manufacturing partners
Xometry
April 2025 – March 2026
Job title
Senior Production Cooperation Engineer
Work experience & achievements
Coordinated an international team of 5 production cooperation engineers. Distributed incoming requests to manufacturing partners, monitored workload and deadlines. Provided technical support to the sales team, explaining complex technical concepts to non-technical clients and resolving conflicts
Xometry
January 2026 – April 2025
Job title
DFM & Technical Support Engineer
Work experience & achievements
Acted as a technical expert: analyzed tolerances, fits, and geometric deviations of parts. Negotiated necessary design changes with clients to improve manufacturability and reduce production costs. Aligned machining strategies between clients and manufacturers. Achievement: Awarded "Best Employee among the Engineering Team" in February 2024.

Education

Polotsk State University (PSU)
Graduation year: 2010
Level of study
Bachelor
Major / Field of study
Mechanical Engineering / Process Engineer