Manufacturing Development Engineer (All levels)

Divergent; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 128,520 - 176,720; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Wellness programs

Learning reimbursement

Paid vacation and parental leave

Job summary

A tech-driven manufacturing company in California is seeking an Additive Manufacturing Engineer to optimize processes across production. This role entails collaborating with design and R&D teams, improving manufacturability, and supporting manufacturing operations. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and at least 5 years of experience in relevant engineering roles. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a salary range of $128,520 to $176,720.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in mechanical, electrical, systems, or manufacturing engineering.
• Proficient in 3D CAD and work instruction development.
• Experience with PLM, ERP, and MES systems.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to manufacturing engineering support across multiple LPBF subsystems.
• Develop and improve work instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Conduct design for manufacturing analyses to reduce cost.

Skills

3D CAD modeling

Process documentation

Collaboration skills

Communication skills

Hands-on fabrication

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NX CAD

Teamcenter PLM

ERP systems

MES tools

Job description

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

As an Additive Manufacturing (AM) Manufacturing Engineer, you will contribute to manufacturing engineering efforts across the development, build, and production lifecycle of advanced laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) and manufacturing systems. You will partner with cross-functional teams to optimize manufacturability, improve build reliability, and ensure our capital equipment systems meet cost, quality, throughput, and production targets. You will serve as the primary engineering support for multiple subsystems and support critical processes, tools, and workflows that scale us from prototype through production.

The Role

• Contribute to manufacturing engineering support across multiple LPBF subsystems (e.g., optics, recoater, gas flow, fluid systems) and/or advanced manufacturing modules.
• Develop and continuously improve comprehensive work instructions and standard operating procedures for internal and external manufacturing.
• Collaborate with design and R&D teams to enhance manufacturability at the component, assembly, and system level.
• Conduct design for manufacturing (DFM) analyses to reduce cost and improve cycle time.
• Support design changes through PLM, configurations, and change implementation.
• Refine manufacturing processes, including assembly, integration, and test operations.
• Design, evaluate, and optimize tooling, fixtures, and assembly jigs.
• Lead root cause and corrective action (RCCA) activities for manufacturing-related issues.
• Improve machine uptime by supporting preventive maintenance strategies.
• Partner with supply chain to bring up production lines, support sourcing activities, and resolve supplier technical issues.
• Contribute to associated and peripheral factory modules that complement the LPBF printer.
• Support the implementation and adoption of enterprise tools like PLM, ERP, and MES systems.
• Champion continuous improvement efforts across manufacturing documentation, process control, and product transitions.

• Basic Qualifications

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls.
• Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ (Sr. AM Manufacturing Engineer) of experience in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, systems engineering, or manufacturing engineering, preferably in additive manufacturing, capital equipment, or low-volume/high-mix production environments.
• Proficient in 3D CAD modeling and drawing creation.
• Demonstrated expertise in work instruction development, process documentation, and tooling design.
• Familiar with GD&T, tolerance analysis, and basic fabrication/assembly practices.
• Experience with PLM systems (e.g., Teamcenter), ERP, and MES tools.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills across engineering, production, and supply chain.
• Adaptable and effective in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Hands-on skills in basic fabrication or assembly
• Ability to effectively operate and adapt in a fast-paced, open environment
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to lift 50 lbs

• Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with NX CAD and Teamcenter PLM.
• Exposure to LPBF additive manufacturing systems.
• Understanding of configuration management for complex assemblies.
• Background in supplier bring-up and technical issue resolution.
• Familiarity with factory layout design and industrial engineering principles.
• Experience working with MRP and MES systems.

Work Environment

• This role is an on-site role at our Torrance office, manufacturing floor, and laboratory spaces.

Pay Range: $128,520 USD - $176,720 USD

What We Offer

• Holistic Compensation Package: World-class compensation package including a competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities.
• Wellness and Time Off: Paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown. Paid parental leave is available.
• Comprehensive Health and Wellness: Health options (HMO and PPO), company-sponsored life insurance, and short/long-term disability coverage.
• Investment in Growth: Reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives.
• Collaborative and High-Performing Environment: A collaborative, dynamic, high-performing team in 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.

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