Position Overview:

The Manufacturing Program Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering additive manufacturing programs from order intake through production completion. This role ensures production schedules are established, maintained, and achieved while serving as the primary interface between internal operations and external customers.

The Program Manager owns the overall program plan including schedule, financial performance, and deliverables and ensures alignment with customer requirements, contractual commitments, and company objectives.

Position Overview:

The Manufacturing Program Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering additive manufacturing programs from order intake through production completion. This role ensures production schedules are established, maintained, and achieved while serving as the primary interface between internal operations and external customers.

The Program Manager owns the overall program plan including schedule, financial performance, and deliverables and ensures alignment with customer requirements, contractual commitments, and company objectives.

Responsibilities

Program Planning & Execution

Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive Program Management Plans for additive manufacturing programs

Define program scope, objectives, milestones, and deliverables in alignment with customer and internal requirements

Establish and manage detailed production schedules, ensuring adherence to timelines and resource availability

Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful program delivery

Production Coordination

Coordinate cross-functional activities across engineering, production, quality, and supply chain teams

Monitor progress of manufacturing builds and post-processing operations to ensure on-time delivery

Drive schedule recovery plans when needed to meet customer commitments

Customer & Stakeholder Management

Serve as the primary point of contact for customers regarding program status, deliverables, and performance

Manage contractual commitments, technical requirements, and specification compliance

Lead customer communications including program reviews, gate reviews, and status reporting

Financial & Performance Ownership

Own program financials, including budget tracking, cost performance, and forecasting

Ensure program execution aligns with business objectives and profitability targets

Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) related to schedule, cost, and quality

Governance & Reporting

Establish program governance structures, including milestone reviews and decision gates
Communicate program objectives, risks, and status clearly to internal leadership and stakeholders
Maintain program documentation, ensuring traceability and compliance with company processes

Serve as the operational liaison between:

Applications Engineering
Operations & Manufacturing
Supply Chain & Vendors
Quality Assurance
Fulfillment & Logistics
Finance & Contracts

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related field
5+ years of program or project management experience in manufacturing, aerospace, or high-tech environments

Experience in additive manufacturing or advanced manufacturing processes strongly preferred
Proven ability to manage complex production schedules and customer-facing programs
Strong understanding of contract management, production planning, and supply chain coordination
Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
Proficiency with program management tools (e.g., MS Project, ERP/MRP systems)
Mechanical/Industrial Engineering Background with strong preference of manufacturing experience

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 VELO3D award-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 $190,000 and $130,000. 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 future. In 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.

Manufacturing Project Manager