VP, Technology - Velo3D

Technology Strategy and Leadership

Define and execute the company’s technology roadmap aligned with business objectives, product strategy, and customer requirements

Build and lead a high-performing multidisciplinary engineering organization spanning hardware, software, applications, and process engineering

Establish technology priorities, resource allocation, and execution plans to support scaling operations

Partner with executive leadership to translate market opportunities into technical capability development

Product and Platform Development

Lead end-to-end product development including additive manufacturing systems, materials integration, software platforms, and application solutions

Ensure new product introduction processes are structured, predictable, and aligned with commercialization timelines

Drive innovation in machine performance, reliability, throughput, and cost efficiency

Balance near-term delivery commitments with longer-term platform strategy

Additive Manufacturing Process Excellence

Oversee development and optimization of additive manufacturing processes including parameter development, qualification, and repeatability

Ensure process capability supports customer requirements across industries such as aerospace, defense, medical, or industrial applications

Establish best practices for design for additive manufacturing, validation, and production readiness

Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve yield, cycle time, and scalability

Software and Applications Engineering

Lead development of software systems including machine control, workflow automation, data analytics, and customer-facing applications

Ensure integration between hardware platforms and software ecosystems

Build strong applications engineering capability to support customer adoption and technical sales efforts

Develop technical documentation, training frameworks, and deployment methodologies

Operational and Organizational Leadership

Implement clear engineering execution frameworks including roadmap governance, prioritization, and performance tracking

Establish strong cross-functional collaboration with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Sales, and back-office functions.

Develop workforce planning strategy to support company growth and technology maturity

Manage technology budget, external partners, and vendor relationships

What Success Looks Like

• A clearly defined and communicated technology roadmap aligned to revenue and scale objectives
• Predictable product development execution and successful product launches
• Scalable additive manufacturing processes with improved reliability and throughput
• Strong engineering leadership bench and clear organizational accountability
• Technology investments that materially improve company competitiveness and margin

12+ years of progressive engineering leadership experience, including executive or senior leadership roles

Demonstrated experience in additive manufacturing technologies (metal or polymer)

Proven track record leading multidisciplinary teams across hardware, software, and manufacturing process engineering

Experience scaling technology organizations in small to mid-size manufacturing or deep-tech environments

Strong commercial mindset with ability to align technical strategy to business outcomes

Preferred

Experience developing industrial equipment, production platforms, or advanced manufacturing systems

Background in aerospace, defense, medical devices, or high-reliability industries

Familiarity with qualification frameworks, regulatory requirements, or government customers

Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic clarity with operational rigor
• Ability to set direction and drive execution in ambiguous environments
• Strong decision-making and prioritization capability
• Credibility with highly technical teams
• Collaborative executive presence