Continuous Improvement Engineer

About the Company

Velo3D, Inc. is a pioneer in additive manufacturing, offering the industry's only SupportFree laser powder bed fusion capability. This technology enables on-demand production of high-quality Titanium, Inconel, and Aluminum parts with unprecedented design freedom and control. Our award-winning solution integrates hardware and software, including the Sapphire® metal AM production printer, Flow™ print preparation software, and Assure™ quality assurance system, creating a seamless manufacturing process from design to finished part.

We foster a culture of transparency and recognition, highlighted by our monthly all-hands meetings and team member appreciation awards. Our team enjoys excellent benefits, including healthcare coverage and 401(K) employer contributions.

About the Role

The Continuous Improvement Engineer – Additive Manufacturing is the catalyst for systematic waste elimination and process excellence across our AM value stream. This role exists to bridge the gap between theoretical Lean methodologies and the practical realities of the production floor. You will partner with operations, quality, and design engineering to identify root causes, reduce cycle time and scrap, and stabilize build processes.

In this position, you will lead cross-functional Kaizen activities, driving a culture of continuous improvement. Your day-to-day involves facilitating rapid improvement workshops, analyzing build failure data to implement mistake-proofing solutions, and mentoring operators on Lean fundamentals. You will own the CI project pipeline, ensuring that every initiative delivers clear ROI and sustains gains through robust standard work documentation and visual management systems.

Hiring Process

We utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications and analyzing resumes. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment; final hiring decisions are made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Equal Opportunity

Velo3D provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to 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.