Additive Manufacturing Post-Processing Lead

divergent; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Divergent is seeking a leader to own and scale the post-processing value stream for additively manufactured parts, ensuring every item is inspected, qualified, and ready for downstream operations.

You will build and lead a high-performance team, implement standardized work and audits, and drive cost, throughput, and efficiency improvements while aligning with aerospace and defense standards.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in high-reliability environments.
• Experience managing post-processing or manufacturing operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Own the post-processing value stream from throughput to quality and safety.
• Ensure parts exiting the organization are fully inspected and qualified with zero defects escaping.
• Develop metrics and dashboards to drive world-class performance.

Skills

Leadership

Operations Management

Process Improvement

Data Analysis

Job description

Divergent is seeking a leader to own and scale the post-processing value stream for additively manufactured parts, ensuring every item is inspected, qualified, and ready for downstream operations.

You will build and lead a high-performance team, implement standardized work and audits, and drive cost, throughput, and efficiency improvements while aligning with aerospace and defense standards.