Divergent is a technology company that has architected, invented, built, and commercialized an end-to-end factory system called the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS™) that comprehensively uses machine learning to optimally engineer, additively manufacture, and flexibly assemble complex integrated vehicle structures and subsystems. Products created using DAPS are superior in performance, lower in cost, rapidly customizable to meet mission and customer-specific requirements, faster to market, and scalable on demand to high volume production. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs, and Divergent is now expanding to support mission critical needs in the Aerospace and Defense sector.
Divergent is seeking an experienced and motivated production supervisor to assure customer delivery of production automotive components and systems for production end use. This individual will ensure that we are efficiently starting additive manufacturing jobs, that they run successfully, and the machines are quickly prepared for subsequent jobs. This individual will also be responsible for compliance with equipment maintenance plans, as well as overseeing the post-processing of parts produced. This individual will be a hands-on manager, who will support all these production focused activities, and also manage the team of people who are currently overseeing this work.
Monday through Friday 12PM to 9PM
Essential Job Functions and Performance Standards:
•Monitors and directs the performance of all additive manufacturing activities including throughput, cost and waste control, maintenance, quality, inventories control, and meeting budgeted production metrics, while ensuring that all safety practices are in place and followed
•Manages output of multi-laser AM systems and synchronizes and prioritizes production activities; performs real-time capacity planning, with ability to change schedules as necessary to meet production needs in a dynamic environment
•Communicates performance objectives and leads team productivity, continuous improvement, and risk management initiatives
•Execute the operation processes and procedures that have been implemented in our 3D printing factory, and define and implement new processes where needed
•Supports capacity planning with detailed assessments (CAM, build, and post-processing time estimates) for effective program planning and execution with the cross-functional team
•Work with service engineering to assure high levels of printer uptime and availability, support and contribute to proactive equipment maintenance strategies with detailed issue reporting
•Motivates, coaches, and provides leadership for AM machine operators at Divergent in setting up and executing builds and oversee post-processing technicians who are responsible for preparing the printed parts for end use
•Conducts daily AM production tasks to demonstrate proper process and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
Work Environment:
Office, light manufacturing
Requirements:
Licenses/Certificates:
Experience:
•5+ years of experience in advanced manufacturing environments with AM selective laser melting equipment; experience with SLM Solutions systems a plus
•Knowledgeable on full AM process tool chain including robust understanding of both pre- and post-processing considerations (build preparation, support removal)
•Competency with standard office tools, CAD packages (Solidworks, NX, or similar), databases, MES/ERP tools
•Experience in management of other engineers, operators, and/or technicians, particularly non-exempt personnel a plus
Skills:
•Highly self-motivated and able to prioritize and execute tasks in a fast paced, startup environment
•Solid interpersonal skills, capable of managing a small, growing team and interfacing with engineering and manufacturing groups to understand the production system and the associated constraints
Physical Demands:
•Must be able to remain in stationary position up to 50% of time
•The person in this position needs to move about the office and warehouse to access machinery
•Ability to use hands to operate machinery in warehouse, as required, and/or work near electro-mechanical machinery
•Periodic exposure (25%) to high noise environments within factory
Other Requirements:
Adhere to all Statutory and Regulatory Requirements
What You’ll Get :
Holistic Compensation Package: Enjoy a world-class compensation package that includes a competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities, ensuring you’re truly valued for your contributions.
Wellness and Time Off: Embrace a healthy lifestyle with paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown to recharge. We support growing families with paid parental leave, recognizing the importance of bonding time.
Comprehensive Health and Wellness: Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits, offering both HMO and Premium PPO options. Additionally, benefit from company-sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
Investment in Growth: We’re committed to your professional development. Take advantage of reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives, empowering you to continuously expand your skill set and reach peak performance.
Inclusive and Collaborative Environment: Join our inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company. Together, we’re disrupting the traditional manufacturing industry, embracing diversity, and fostering innovation to reduce our footprint by integrating people and technology.
Divergent is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Our positions adhere to all statutory and regulatory requirements. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Disclosures:
In order to adjust to changes in our business, it may become necessary to add, remove or modify certain duties and responsibilities, or to reassign you to another job position. From time to time you may be asked to work on special projects or to assist with other work. Your cooperation and assistance in performing such additional work is expected. Divergent Technologies, Inc , Inc is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Our positions adhere to all statutory and regulatory requirements. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
E-Verify: Right to Work
Our company participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a program that electronically confirms a candidate’s eligibility to work in the United States after completing the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9). The information provided on the Form I-9 is compared to the records contained in the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) databases. This helps employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of newly hired employees.
Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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