Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer / Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Overview

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 uses machine learning to engineer, additively manufacture, and flexibly assemble complex vehicle structures and subsystems. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs and is expanding to support mission-critical needs in the Aerospace and Defense sector. Join us to be part of this transformative journey, where your impact will shape the future of technology and production.

Purpose

As an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer or Sr. Advanced Manufacturing Engineer , you will lead manufacturing engineering efforts across the development, build, commissioning, and production lifecycle of advanced automation equipment including robotic assembly systems, automated post processing, coatings line, and more. You will serve as the primary manufacturing engineering owner for multiple equipment platforms and processes, ensuring they are designed for manufacturability, successfully commissioned, and scaled into reliable production assets.

The Role

• Contribute to manufacturing engineering support across multiple advanced manufacturing modules : robotic assembly & inspection, automated post processing, coatings line, and more
• Develop and continuously improve comprehensive work instructions and standard operating procedures for internal and external manufacturing
• Collaborate with design and R&D teams to enhance manufacturability at the component, assembly, and system level
• Conduct design for manufacturing (DFM) analyses to reduce cost and improve cycle time
• Support design changes through PLM, configurations, and ECO implementation
• Design, evaluate, and optimize tooling, fixtures, and assembly jigs
• Lead root cause and corrective action (RCCA) activities for manufacturing-related issues
• Define and monitor equipment efficiency metrics (e.g., utilization, OEE, throughput) to improve machine uptime and inform preventive maintenance strategies
• Partner with supply chain to bring up production lines, support sourcing activities, and resolve supplier technical issues
• Support the implementation and adoption of enterprise tools like PLM, ERP, and MES systems
• Champion continuous improvement efforts across manufacturing documentation, process control, and product transitions
• Own project management responsibilities including : scheduling, defining budgets, tracking spend and ensuring delivery against timelines for assigned equipment programs
• Coordinate with facilities and factory layout owners to champion equipment placement, ensuring proper utilities, flow, and integration with surrounding assets

Basic Qualifications

Qualifications

Work Environment

This position is based in our Torrance, CA facility that consists of office, manufacturing floor, and laboratory spaces.

Compensation

At Divergent, our pay range is based on the level of the job. For this role, we will consider candidates at levels Engineer (E04) - Senior Engineer (E05) as evaluated through our interview process.

Pay Range $106,000—$168,300 USD

What We Offer

Equal Employment Opportunity

Divergent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other applicable protected characteristic. We provide affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with applicable laws.

E-Verify : Right to Work

Our company participates in E-Verify to confirm eligibility to work in the United States. The information provided on the Form I-9 is compared to records in SSA and DHS databases to verify employment eligibility.

Los Angeles FCIO

We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in line with applicable laws.

No agencies, no solicitations, and no calls please.

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