Manufacturing Project Manager

Velo3D•Fremont, CA

5d•$90,000 - $120,000

About The Position

The Manufacturing Program Manager plans, executes, and delivers additive manufacturing programs from order intake through production completion. The role establishes and maintains production schedules, serves as the primary interface between internal operations and external customers, and owns program plans, schedules, financial performance, and deliverables. Program execution must align with customer requirements, contractual commitments, and company objectives. The position supports operations at the Fremont and Livermore, California facilities and requires regular travel between locations. Work schedules and primary work locations may vary based on business needs. The role coordinates teams across engineering, production, quality, supply chain, vendors, fulfillment, logistics, finance, and contracts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field.
Must be a U.S. citizen because the position works on U.S. government contracts.
At least 5 years of program or project management experience in manufacturing, aerospace, or high-tech environments.
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, such as MS Project and ERP/MRP systems.

Nice To Haves

Experience in additive manufacturing or advanced manufacturing processes is strongly preferred.
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering background, with a strong preference for manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

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 program risks and implement mitigation strategies.
Coordinate cross-functional activities across engineering, production, quality, and supply chain teams.
Monitor manufacturing builds and post-processing operations to ensure on-time delivery.
Drive schedule recovery plans when needed to meet customer commitments.
Serve as the primary customer contact for program status, deliverables, and performance.
Manage contractual commitments, technical requirements, and specification compliance.
Lead customer communications, including program reviews, gate reviews, and status reporting.
Own program financials, including budget tracking, cost performance, and forecasting.
Align program execution with business objectives and profitability targets.
Track and report KPIs related to schedule, cost, and quality.
Establish program governance structures, including milestone reviews and decision gates.
Communicate program objectives, risks, and status to internal leadership and stakeholders.
Maintain program documentation for traceability and compliance with company processes.
Serve as the operational liaison between Applications Engineering, Operations & Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Vendors, Quality Assurance, Fulfillment & Logistics, and Finance & Contracts.