Advanced Manufacturing Operations Specialist

Socket.dev; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equity plan

Discretionary bonus

Paid vacation

Job summary

Divergent seeks a Production Scheduler (Advanced Manufacturing Operations Specialist) to provide tactical scheduling and long-range planning for our advanced manufacturing team. You will align inputs from the Demand team to ensure on-time delivery of machined hardware through Machining, Assembly and Final inspection.

The ideal candidate brings deep MRP/MES experience, strong cross-functional collaboration skills, and thrives in a dynamic, high-volume production environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in production planning or scheduling in aerospace or high‑complexity manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP and MES.
• Excellent Excel and project management tools proficiency.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide scheduling expertise for machining, inspection, and assembly work centers to support forecasted build plans and production readiness.
• Aid in developing and maintaining work center schedules for machined parts, in-process inspection, assembly, & final inspection operations.
• Help prepare and update daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules for these critical work centers, ensuring alignment with Program and Planning Teams.
• Actively host daily production standups and cross-functional readiness meetings to communicate status, resolve blockers, and adjust work center priorities.
• Proactively push/pull jobs within machining, inspection, assembly, and shipping phases to reduce WIP stagnation and meet build targets.
• Validate that MRP dates reflect actual shop floor conditions, making corrections with Planning Team to avoid misalignment in downstream workcenters.
• Help investigate part shortages and labor constraints impacting these work centers; coordinate with planning and manufacturing engineering to resolve gaps.
• Provide schedule visibility and performance updates to shop leads and senior leadership, highlighting risks and opportunities within assigned work centers.
• Support the development and implementation of tools to improve real-time tracking, capacity planning, and resource forecasting in machining, inspection, and assembly.
• Identify and implement initiatives to improve product quality, throughput, and efficiency within the focused work centers.
• Identify and execute flow improvements across machining and assembly areas to streamline operations and reduce WIP.
• Clearly communicate daily execution priorities to machine shop, inspectors, and assembly supervisors to maintain alignment with production goals.

Skills

ERP/MRP systems

MES systems

Schedule optimization

Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Divergent is building the new industrial age. Every day, our teams design, manufacture, and assemble advanced systems for some of the world’s most demanding industries. Our integrated engineering and manufacturing platform transforms complex designs into production-ready solutions, helping customers move faster, build smarter, and deliver critical systems when they matter most. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs and supports leading U.S. aerospace and defense companies.

Join us and help push the boundaries of what can be built.

Purpose

We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Production Scheduler (known internally as Advanced Manufacturing Operations Specialist) to provide both tactical scheduling support and long-range production planning expertise for our advanced manufacturing team. This role helps drive schedule accuracy and operational efficiency by aligning inputs from the Demand team to ensure on-time delivery of machined hardware thru Machining, Assembly & Final inspection. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in MRP/MES systems, strong cross-functional collaboration skills, and thrives in dynamic, high-volume production environments.

The Role

• Provide scheduling expertise for machining, inspection, and assembly work centers to support forecasted build plans and production readiness.
• Aid in developing and maintaining work center schedules specifically for machined parts, in-process inspection, assembly, & final inspection operations.
• Help prepare and update daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules for these critical work centers, ensuring alignment with Program and Planning Teams.
• Actively host daily production standups and cross-functional readiness meetings to communicate status, resolve blockers, and adjust work center priorities.
• Proactively push/pull jobs within machining, inspection, assembly, and shipping phases to reduce WIP stagnation and to meet build targets.
• Validate that Material Requirements Planning (MRP) dates reflect actual shop floor conditions, making corrections with Planning Teamt to avoid misalignment in downstream workcenters.
• Help Investigate part shortages and labor constraints impacting these work centers; coordinate with planning and manufacturing engineering to resolve gaps.
• Provide schedule visibility and performance updates to shop leads and senior leadership, highlighting risks and opportunities within assigned work centers.
• Support the development and implementation of tools to improve real-time tracking, capacity planning, and resource forecasting in machining, inspection, and assembly.
• Identify and implement initiatives to improve product quality, throughput, and efficiency within the focused work centers.
• Identify and execute flow improvements across machining and assembly areas to streamline operations and reduce WIP.
• Clearly communicate daily execution priorities to machine shop, inspectors, and assembly supervisors to maintain alignment with production goals.

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
• 5+ years of production planning or scheduling experience in aerospace or high-complexity manufacturing environments
• Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP and MES systems
• Expertise in production planning, forecasting, and schedule optimization
• High proficiency with Microsoft Excel, project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet), JIRA, and Confluence
• Ability to navigate and influence in cross-functional teams (engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, production, quality)
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Siemens NX PLM and master BOM conversion (eBOM to mBOM)
• Track record of improving on-time delivery, reducing schedule variance, and driving systemic improvements

Work Environment

• This role operates in a fast-paced, high-mix production environment where priorities can shift rapidly based on engineering changes, supply chain constraints, and program milestones. The environment demands tight cross-functional collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, quality, logistics, and program teams to ensure daily execution aligns with long-term build plans.
• Success in this environment requires hands‑on engagement on the shop floor, strong systems knowledge, and the ability to anticipate and resolve scheduling risks before they impact key deliverables.
• The culture emphasizes proactive communication, data‑driven decision making, and continuous improvement to meet aggressive program timelines while maintaining high standards for quality, safety, and efficiency.

Compensation

At Divergent, our pay range is based on the level of the job. For this role, we will consider candidates at S02 - S04 as evaluated through our interview process.

• Specialist II / S02: $75,070 – $103,220
• Specialist III / S03: $86,710 – $119,230
• Specialist IV / S04: $100,170 – $137,730

Pay Range: $75,070 – $137,730 USD

What We Offer

• 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.
• Collaborative and High‑Performing Environment: Join our collaborative, dynamic, and high‑performing team within a fast‑paced, mission‑driven company. Together, we're disrupting the traditional manufacturing industry, fostering innovation, and integrating people and technology to reduce our footprint.

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, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected characteristic. Divergent provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act. EEO Poster

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.

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