Lead/Principal Materials & Process Engineer

Divergent; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 155,540 - 247,005; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid vacation and sick leave

Comprehensive health benefits

Reimbursement for learning opportunities

Job summary

A technology company is seeking a Lead/Principal Materials & Process Engineer to accelerate new manufacturing processes. In this role, you will define material qualification plans, write specifications, and support quality monitoring. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in materials science or a related field, with 6+ years of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary range of $155,540 - $247,005 USD and a holistic compensation package, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in material qualification and writing specifications.
• Ability to access information under US export controls.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute material qualification test plans.
• Write and maintain specifications for materials and processes.
• Support quality monitoring tools and investigate production processes.

Skills

Material qualification

Technical specifications writing

Additive manufacturing

Metallurgy

Education

Bachelor's degree in materials science or engineering

Job description

Lead/Principal Materials & Process Engineer

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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 comprehensively uses machine learning to optimally engineer, additively manufacture, and flexibly assemble complex integrated vehicle structures and subsystems. Products created using DAPS are superior in performance, lower in cost, rapidly customizable to meet mission and customer‑specific requirements, faster to market, and scalable on demand to high volume production. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs, and now expanding to support mission critical needs in the aerospace and defense sector. Join us to be a part of this transformative journey, where your impact will shape the future of technology and production.

Purpose

As a Lead/Principal Materials & Process engineer, you will help accelerate the adoption and qualification of new manufacturing processes through first principles materials engineering and robust qualification testing.

The Role

• Define and execute material qualification test plans and generate corresponding material allowables for design.
• Write and maintain engineering specifications for materials, processes, and testing.
• Support material related quality monitoring tools and perform root cause investigations for production processes.
• Perform process development and qualification for onboarding of new manufacturing processes.
• Participate in integrated product teams on development and delivery of new products.
• Engage in component design process to provide solutions to customer material requirements including delivering component specific testing.

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls.
• Bachelor's degree in materials science or engineering, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience executing material qualification and writing technical specifications.
• 6+ years of experience working with hardware in a manufacturing environment.
• Expertise in one of the following additive manufacturing, adhesives, coatings, metallurgy, welding, or forgings/castings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or doctorate in materials science or engineering, or related field.
• Understanding of mechanical behavior or materials including fatigue and fracture.
• Knowledge of aerospace and defense requirements including industry standards such as AMS, ASTM, and MIL specifications.
• Familiarity with laboratory material tests such as metallographic evaluation, powder characterization, thermoanalytical testing, tensile testing, etc.

Work Environment

• Mix of office, laboratory, and industrial environment. May work with powders, chemicals, and machining equipment.

Compensation

At Divergent, our pay range is based on the level of the job. For this role, we will consider candidates at levels of Lead Engineer (E06) - Principal Engineer (E07) as evaluated through our interview process.

• Lead M&P Engineer / E06: $155,540 - $213,840
• Principal M&P Engineer / E07: $179,630 - $247,005

Pay Range: $155,540 USD - $247,005 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.

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.

Our company participates in E‑Verify. E‑Verify is a program that electronically confirms a candidate's eligibility to work in the United States after completing the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9). The information provided on the Form I-9 is compared to the records contained in the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) databases. This helps employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of newly hired employees.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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