Product Management Intern

As a Product Management Intern at Xometry, you'll be involved in defining product requirements, collaborating with engineering and design teams, and analyzing user feedback to inform product strategies. Your work will support crucial processes like sprint planning and delivery tracking, allowing you to gain firsthand experience in product lifecycle management and agile methodologies.

To be eligible for the Product Management Intern position at Xometry, you should be enrolled in an accredited college or university, maintaining a minimum GPA of 3.5, and expected to graduate in December 2025 or May 2026. Strong communication skills, a proactive work ethic, and proof of legal authorization to work in the United States are also required.

Xometry offers a hybrid work environment for its Product Management Interns, requiring the ability to commute to our Lexington, KY office at least three days a week. This setup encourages hands-on collaboration while allowing some flexibility, tailoring your experience to meet both your needs and the company's demands.

Mentorship is a core component of the internship experience at Xometry. You’ll have a dedicated intern captain who will guide you, offer career advice, and work with you on developing important skills. This mentorship will shape your professional development and provide valuable insights into the manufacturing and tech industries.

The Product Management Internship at Xometry runs from June 9 to August 15, 2025. During this period, you will work full-time (40 hours per week) alongside experienced professionals, gaining insights and practical skills that will benefit you in your future career.

When answering this question, highlight your passion for manufacturing and technology, and touch on how Xometry's mission aligns with your career goals. Discuss specific aspects of the role that excite you, like product development or cross-functional collaboration.

In your response, emphasize the importance of user needs and business objectives in prioritization. Explain how you would gather data from user feedback and performance metrics to ensure that you focus on the most impactful tasks.

Share a specific example that showcases your teamwork skills. Describe your role, the challenges faced, and how your collaboration contributed to the project’s success. Use this opportunity to demonstrate your communication and problem-solving abilities.

Discuss your knowledge of tools like JIRA, Trello, and specific agile methodologies. Demonstrating familiarity with these tools and methodologies will show your readiness to engage with the product development process effectively.

Express a positive and open-minded attitude toward feedback. Explain that you view it as an opportunity for improvement and describe how you would implement useful feedback into your work process to enhance product outcomes.

Mention specific skills like market analysis, product lifecycle management, and collaboration techniques. Articulating your desire to learn will indicate your enthusiasm for personal and professional growth during the internship.

Detail a systematic approach to gathering user needs, analyzing market trends, and collaborating with stakeholders. Emphasize the importance of aligning requirements with both user expectations and business objectives.

Discuss the methods you would implement, such as tracking key performance metrics, analyzing user feedback, and utilizing analytics tools. This demonstrates your analytical mindset and ability to make informed decisions.

Provide a specific instance where you overcame an obstacle. Outline the problem, your solution, and the results, showing your adaptability and resilience under pressure, traits valuable for a Product Management Intern.

Give examples of your proactive approaches to challenges and problem-solving. This may include any personal projects, leadership roles, or innovative ideas you've pursued, showcasing your drive to create and make an impact.