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Director of Manufacturing

Velo3D

Job Location:

Fremont, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 180000 - 220000

Posted: 28 May 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 15 September 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

Position Overview:

The Director of Manufacturing is responsible for overseeing all manufacturing operations including additive production post-processing materials management quality control maintenance and continuous improvement. This role will build and optimize scalable processes drive operational excellence ensure regulatory and audit readiness and lead the transition from prototype to full production. The ideal candidate thrives in a high-growth fast-paced environment and brings deep experience in additive manufacturing operational scaling and team leadership.

Responsibilities

Manufacturing Leadership & Strategy

Develop and execute the manufacturing strategy aligned with company goals customer requirements and public-company operational expectations.
Lead day-to-day operations across additive printing post-processing machining finishing and assembly.
Build capacity models production plans and operating metrics to support revenue growth and product expansion.
Drive cross-functional collaboration with Engineering Quality Supply Chain EHS and Program Management.

Additive Manufacturing Operations

Oversee production across metal and/or polymer AM technologies (e.g. SLS MJF DMLS/SLM FDM SLA).
Ensure machine uptime print quality and process stability through robust preventive maintenance and calibration programs.
Implement Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) feedback loops with Engineering.

People Leadership

Manage and mentor a growing team of supervisors technicians operators and support staff.
Develop a high-performance team culture focused on safety accountability and continuous improvement.
Lead workforce planning hiring and training programs to support scale.

Quality Compliance & Safety

Partner closely with Quality to maintain manufacturing readiness for audits certifications and regulatory requirements (e.g. ISO 9001 AS9100 FDA/medical standards as applicable).
Ensure adherence to SOPs documentation and lot/material traceability protocols.
Champion a strong safety culture and lead site EHS initiatives.

Operational Excellence

Drive continuous improvement using Lean Six Sigma and data-driven methodologies.
Optimize workflows material flow and facility layout for efficiency and scalability.
Establish KPIs for throughput OEE scrap rates cost per part and scheduling accuracy.
Manage production budgets and contribute to forecasting for capital equipment staffing and operational costs.

Technology & Equipment Management

Evaluate and implement new AM technologies software automation tools and post-processing equipment.
Oversee capital equipment acquisitions and the commissioning of new systems.

Requirements

Requirements:

Bachelors degree in Engineering Manufacturing Materials Science or related field.
10 years of manufacturing experience including 5 years in additive manufacturing.
Proven experience scaling manufacturing operations in a high-growth environment.
Strong understanding of AM processes materials machine operation and post-processing.
Experience with ISO/AS quality systems and public-company operational rigor (documentation controls audits).
Demonstrated leadership of multi-functional manufacturing teams.
Experience with Lean/CI tools (5S Kaizen VSM root-cause analysis).
Excellent problem-solving organizational and communication skills

Preferred

Experience in aerospace medical device or industrial manufacturing regulated environments.
Masters degree (MBA or technical field).
Six Sigma certification.
Experience with ERP/MES systems (e.g. NetSuite Odoo Epicor Dynamics).

About the Company:

Velo Velo3D Sapphire and Intelligent Fusion are registered trademarks of Velo3D Inc. Without Compromise Flow Flow Developer and Assure are trademarks of Velo3D Inc.

With the only SupportFree laser powder bed fusion capability we enable on-demand manufacturing of production quality Titanium Inconel and Aluminum parts with an unprecedented degree of design freedom and quality control. The VELO3Daward-winning solution includes an integrated offering of hardware and software: Sapphire metal AM production printer Flow print preparation software Assure quality assurance and control system and an integrated manufacturing process that runs throughout the printing operation.

Our team enjoys excellent benefits including healthcare coverage and 401(K) employer contributions. We believe in transparency and recognizing exceptional efforts through our monthly all-hands meetings and team member appreciation awards.

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The starting base salary for this full-time position is between $180000 and $220000. This salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this position in the U.S. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors such as work experience job-related skills related education work location and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the addition to a competitive base salary and a comprehensive benefits package this position may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and equity program as applicable.

Velo3D provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race color religion age sex national origin disability medical condition genetic information military or veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

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