Additive Manufacturing Training & Process Excellence Lead

Divergent; Long Beach, Torrance (CA, CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity plan

Bonuses

Paid time off

Parental leave

Health insurance

Job summary

Divergent is at the forefront of advanced manufacturing in Long Beach, driving automotive and aerospace production systems. The company seeks a Training Specialist to design, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes, focusing on AM and related equipment, to raise efficiency, quality, and safety.

The role collaborates with production, quality, and service teams to standardize work, train staff, and drive continuous improvement using lean methods and structured problem solving.

Qualifications

• Experience with LEAN manufacturing principles and change management.
• Ability to interpret technical documents (drawings, work instructions, plans).
• Strong communication and organizational skills; detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement process instructions; ensure clear training and adherence.
• Conduct audits and inspections of machine performance and continuous improvement programs.
• Maintain AS9100D quality focus and drive a quality-first culture across manufacturing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve process issues.
• Lead continuous improvement using structured problem solving (A3/8D) and kaizen.
• Standardize processes to reduce variation and enable predictable staffing.
• Develop, implement, and maintain the training platform; verify training effectiveness.

Skills

LEAN manufacturing

5S

Six Sigma

Problem solving

Communication

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Divergent is at the forefront of advanced manufacturing in Long Beach, driving automotive and aerospace production systems. The company seeks a Training Specialist to design, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes, focusing on AM and related equipment, to raise efficiency, quality, and safety.

The role collaborates with production, quality, and service teams to standardize work, train staff, and drive continuous improvement using lean methods and structured problem solving.