EH&S Manager
Velo3D
Fremont, CA, USA
USD 130k-150k / year + Equity
Posted on Jan 16, 2026
Position Overview:
The EH&S Manager will lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of safety, health, and environmental programs in a high-hazard 3D metal printing manufacturing environment. This role ensures compliance with OSHA, EPA, NFPA (484, 400, 660), DOT/PHMSA, and local regulatory requirements while fostering a strong safety culture. The EH&S Manager will be responsible for strategic planning, risk management, budgeting, training, and governance to support the safe handling of reactive metal powders, hazardous waste, and advanced manufacturing operations.
Responsibilities
- Leadership & Strategy
- Develop and execute a long-term EHS strategy aligned with corporate objectives and additive manufacturing risks.
- Lead safety committees, executive steering groups, and cross-functional governance structures.
- Safety & Compliance
- Oversee compliance with OSHA 1910 standards (respiratory protection, confined space, fall protection, LOTO, Arc Flash, hot work, PPE).
- Ensure conformance with NFPA 484 (combustible metals), NFPA 400 (hazardous materials), NFPA 660, and local fire marshal requirements.
- Provide policies and training regarding hazardous waste storage, reactive drum segregation, MAQ thresholds, and hydrogen monitoring.
- Drive incident management, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) systems.
- Risk Management & Training
- Conduct Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs), Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and combustible dust risk assessments.
- Implement powder-handling protocols, grounding/bonding, and static-control programs.
- Oversee development of training programs for operators, engineers, facilities staff, and emergency response teams (MERT, floor wardens, forklift operators).
- Lead emergency preparedness efforts, including evacuation drills, spill responses, and aluminum-water reaction scenarios.
- Environmental Stewardship
- Ensure compliance with hazardous waste, stormwater, air emissions, and sustainability regulations.
- Oversee reporting to federal, state, and local agencies.
- Budgeting & Resource Management
- Partner with Finance and Operations to ensure cost-effective compliance strategies.
- Track and report budget performance, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
- Lead vendor selection and contract negotiations for EHS-related services (industrial hygiene, hazardous waste disposal, emergency equipment).
- Team & Culture
- Foster a proactive, transparent, and accountable safety culture across all departments.
- Partner with engineering, operations, and facilities leadership to integrate safety into design and process changes.
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 $130,000 and $150,000. 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.