Continuous Improvement Engineer

About the role

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 $85,000 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. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. 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.

Requirements

• 3-8 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, or a CI/Lean role in a production environment.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience applying Lean tools: 5S, standard work, VSM, kaizen facilitation, visual management, and root cause analysis.
• Familiarity with additive manufacturing processes (FDM, SLA, SLS, DMLS, or equivalent) - either through direct work experience or formal training.
• Proficiency in data analysis using Excel, Minitab, or similar tools; ability to build and interpret control charts, Pareto analyses, and run charts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to present CI project results clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field - or equivalent practical experience.
• Lean certification (Lean Bronze, Lean Practitioner) or Six Sigma Green Belt.
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (AS9100, ISO 9001, or equivalent).
• Exposure to additive post-processing, quality inspection (CMM, CT scanning, optical), or materials qualification workflows.
• Familiarity with ERP/MES systems and build data traceability in an AM context.
• Experience leading kaizen events as a facilitator, not just a participant.

Additional Information

Position Summary: The Continuous Improvement Engineer - Additive Manufacturing drives systematic waste elimination and process excellence across the AM value stream. Using Lean methodologies, this role partners with operations, quality, and design engineering to identify root causes, reduce cycle time and scrap, stabilize build processes, and build a culture of continuous improvement on the production floor. The ideal candidate combines hands-on knowledge of additive manufacturing processes with structured problem-solving discipline and the communication skills to lead cross-functional kaizen activity.

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