Industrial AM Training & Process Optimization Specialist

Socket.dev; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 103,412,000 - 189,748,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Parental leave

Health insurance

Job summary

Divergent seeks a Training Specialist to design, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes with a focus on AM and associated equipment. You will collaborate with production, quality assurance, and service teams to develop training content and ensure compliant, safe operations.

You will drive continuous improvement through structured problem solving, audits, and on-the-floor coaching to raise training effectiveness and workforce capability across the facility.

Qualifications

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls.
• Understanding of product life cycle and LEAN manufacturing principles.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation (drawings, work instructions, equipment specs).
• Reliable, organized, and detail-oriented with excellent communication skills.
• Experience training and developing employees in manufacturing environments.
• Experience troubleshooting manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Knowledge of 5S, Lean or Six Sigma principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine process instructions and ensure training and adherence.
• Conduct audits on machine performance and support continuous improvement programs.
• Drive quality per AS9100D and foster a quality-first culture.
• Collaborate with production, QA, AM service and machine shop to resolve issues.
• Lead continuous improvement via A3/8D problem solving, waste elimination, kaizen.
• Standardize processes to reduce variation and improve staffing predictability.
• Develop and maintain training platforms, verify training effectiveness, and monitor compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

LEAN manufacturing

Training and development

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Microsoft Office

Education

N/A

Tools

N/A

Job description

Divergent seeks a Training Specialist to design, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes with a focus on AM and associated equipment. You will collaborate with production, quality assurance, and service teams to develop training content and ensure compliant, safe operations.

You will drive continuous improvement through structured problem solving, audits, and on-the-floor coaching to raise training effectiveness and workforce capability across the facility.