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Divergent Technologies

End-to-end software-hardware digital manufacturing system

Manager Manufacturing Engineering

Manufacturing EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeTorrance, CA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Ability to lawfully access information and technology subject to U.S. export controls.
  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related discipline.
  • At least 3 years of experience in a leadership role within manufacturing engineering.
  • At least 8 years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role, with significant exposure to aerospace or defense industries.
  • Proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) software such as Siemens NX or AutoCAD, and a strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
  • Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
  • Hands-on experience with advanced manufacturing techniques, including additive manufacturing, robotics, and automation.
  • A proven track record of leading complex projects from concept through production, focusing on high-performance materials and high-reliability applications.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a multidisciplinary team of manufacturing engineers responsible for design-for-manufacturing, process development, and implementation of advanced manufacturing methods across the DAPS manufacturing architecture.
  • Oversee manufacturing requirements, process specifications, and root cause investigations to ensure reliable, high-quality production.
  • Set team priorities, track projects, and mentor engineers to achieve critical company milestones.
  • Develop approaches to manufacturing process qualification, production scalability, and automation.
  • Implement advanced manufacturing strategies in machining, additive manufacturing, assembly, bonding, coatings, and joining.
  • Identify and deploy novel manufacturing technologies to improve quality, reduce cost, and increase throughput.
  • Collaborate with design, materials, quality, and production teams to influence hardware design and production readiness.

Desired Qualifications

  • A master’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
  • Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent expertise in continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Familiarity with quality management systems such as AS9100 or ISO 9001.

About the Company

Divergent Technologies

End-to-end software-hardware digital manufacturing system

Divergent Technologies builds an end-to-end production system for digital manufacturing that combines software and hardware. Its Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS) lets clients design parts, 3D print them, and automatically assemble complex structures for sectors like automotive, aerospace, and defense. The system works by letting users optimize designs, reduce material use, and manufacture without large upfront capital investments, using modular production to speed up innovation and lower environmental impact. Divergent differentiates itself by offering a fully integrated, scalable workflow that goes from digital design to finished parts in one system, enabling faster iterations and sustainable manufacturing. The company’s goal is to change how complex structures are built in manufacturing, delivering scalable efficiency and greener production practices.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Series E
Total funding
$1B
Headquarters
Los Angeles, CA
Founded
2014

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