Senior Manager, Manufacturing Engineering

Front Door Defense; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 142,900 - 227,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid vacation and sick time

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Divergent in Torrance, California is seeking a Senior Manager, Manufacturing Engineering to lead a multi-disciplinary team and integrate cutting-edge manufacturing technologies. The role involves overseeing manufacturing requirements and ensuring high-quality production. Ideal candidates possess a bachelor's in mechanical or manufacturing engineering, 8+ years of experience, proficiency in CAD software (Siemens NX, AutoCAD), and experience with manufacturing systems. Compensation ranges from $142,900 to $227,950 with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a leadership role within manufacturing engineering.
• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering role, with significant exposure to aerospace or defense industries.
• Proven track record of leading complex projects from concept through production.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-disciplinary team of manufacturing engineers.
• Oversee manufacturing requirements and root cause investigations.
• Set team priorities and mentor engineers.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or related discipline

Master’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline

Tools

Siemens NX

AutoCAD

Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

Job description

Senior Manager, Manufacturing Engineering

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 Divergent is 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

Guide the integration of cutting‑edge manufacturing technologies into production, ensuring reliability, cost efficiency, and quality. This role shapes the future of Divergent’s manufacturing by enabling new processes, supporting high‑mix hardware, and mentoring engineers to deliver industry‑leading results.

The Role

• Lead a multi‑disciplinary team of manufacturing engineers responsible for driving design‑for‑manufacturing, process development, and implementation of advanced manufacturing methods across the DAPS manufacturing architecture.
• Oversee manufacturing requirements, process specifications, and root cause investigations to ensure reliable, high‑quality production.
• Set team priorities, track projects, and mentor engineers to achieve critical company milestones.
• Develop industry‑leading approaches to manufacturing process qualification, production scalability, and automation.
• Implement advanced manufacturing strategies in areas such as machining, additive manufacturing, assembly, bonding, coatings, and joining.
• Identify and deploy novel manufacturing technologies to improve quality, reduce cost, and increase throughput.
• Collaborate closely with design, materials, quality, and production teams to influence hardware design and production readiness.

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in a leadership role within manufacturing engineering.
• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering role, with significant exposure to aerospace or defense industries.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., Siemens NX, AutoCAD) and strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
• Hands‑on experience with advanced manufacturing techniques, including additive manufacturing, robotics, and automation.
• Proven track record of leading complex projects from concept through production, focusing on high‑performance materials and high‑reliability applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent expertise in continuous improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with quality management systems like AS9100 or ISO 9001.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a high‑tech, fast‑paced startup environment with a passion for disrupting traditional manufacturing paradigms.

Compensation

$142,900 - $227,950 USD

Benefits

• Competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results‑based incentive bonus opportunities.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year‑end shutdown. Parental leave available.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits: HMO and Premium PPO options; company‑sponsored life insurance; short‑ and long‑term disability coverage.
• Professional development: reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives.
• Collaborative, dynamic, high‑performing team environment within a fast‑paced, mission‑driven company.

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.