Kim Paterson
Senior Materials and Process Engineer | Advanced Materials Innovation | Bridging R&D and Scalable Solutions
- Role
- Senior Process Engineer at Velo3D
- Location
- Fremont, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Kim Paterson
I leverage my broad technical skills and expertise in materials science and engineering to develop and optimize innovative solutions for the development of advanced materials. I have extensive experience in R&D across various industries and applications including additive manufacturing, electronics, renewable energy, and advanced composites, as well as a proven track record of delivering high-quality results. My core competencies include polymer synthesis, composites, formulation, process development and materials characterization. I demonstrate my leadership and project management capabilities by leading multiple mission-critical projects from conception to completion, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and mentoring junior scientists. I am passionate about applying my knowledge and creativity to solve complex problems and create impactful products.
Experience
Senior Process Engineer
Jun 2025 — Present
Led cross-functional execution of IQ/OQ for Velo3D Sapphire XC platform, coordinating calibration, verification, and process validation activities to meet stringent customer requirements- Supported multi-build key process variable studies, including build file preparation, execution oversight, and detailed pedigree documentation- Enabled Velo3D to become the first vendor to complete customer IQ/OQ requirements, directly supporting award of a multi-million-dollar AM contract- Supported Velo3D’s successful AS9100 certification by authoring key procedures, PFMEA, and CAPA documentation across manufacturing and post-processing workflows- Eliminated a critical post-processing bottleneck impacting production delivery by leading root-cause analysis and parameter optimization across multiple part geometries.
Education
Ateneo de Manila University
Bachelor's degree, Chemistry with Materials Science and Engineering
University of Houston
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Materials Science and Engineering
University of California, Berkeley
Postgraduate Degree, Polymers
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