Senior/Staff Manufacturing Development Engineer

Divergent; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity plan

Discretionary bonus

Paid vacation & holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Divergent, based in Los Angeles, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to productionize and scale advanced capital equipment, including laser powder bed fusion machines, automated assembly lines, and other assets.

You will own manufacturing readiness from development through production handoff and mentor engineers while partnering with design, automation, software, operations, quality, and supply chain to improve manufacturability and cycle times.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years (Senior) or 7+ years (Staff) of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated ownership of complex areas.
• Strong experience in technical troubleshooting, RCCA, high-quality technical documentation, and/or manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary manufacturing development engineering owner for one or more critical factory modules, subsystems, and/ processes.
• Develop deep technical understanding of assigned systems, including architecture, operating modes, controls, interfaces, failure modes, and interactions.
• Own the manufacturing readiness of complex machine systems from development through build, commissioning, validation, qualification, and production handoff.
• Lead the development and continuous improvement of clear, accurate, executable work instructions, standard operating procedures, test procedures, and process documentation.
• Lead complex troubleshooting, RCCA, and corrective action implementation to improve machine reliability, uptime, quality, and repeatability.
• Partner with design engineering, automation, software, operations, quality, supply chain, and R&D to improve manufacturability and execution.
• Drive DFM, DFA, tolerance, process capability, tooling, fixture, and cycle time improvements.
• Support design changes through PLM, configuration management, change control, implementation planning, and production cut-in.
• Mentor engineers and technicians while raising standards for ownership, technical rigor, documentation quality, and follow-through

Skills

Manufacturing ownership

Technical troubleshooting

Documentation quality

Project leadership

DFM/DFA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLM

MES

Configuration management

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

The goal of this manufacturing engineering role is to productionize and scale our internally developed advanced manufacturing capital equipment including laser powder bed fusion machines, automated assembly equipment, and other assets. The role owns the translation of complex machine technology from proof of concept to repeatable, reliable, and scalable manufacturing execution.

The Role

• Serve as the primary manufacturing development engineering owner for one or more critical factory modules, subsystems, and/ processes
• Develop deep technical understanding of assigned systems, including architecture, operating modes, controls, interfaces, failure modes, and interactions
• Own the manufacturing readiness of complex machine systems from development through build, commissioning, validation, qualification, and production handoff
• Lead the development and continuous improvement of clear, accurate, executable work instructions, standard operating procedures, test procedures, and process documentation
• Lead complex troubleshooting, RCCA, and corrective action implementation to improve machine reliability, uptime, quality, and repeatability
• Partner with design engineering, automation, software, operations, quality, supply chain, and R&D to improve manufacturability and execution
• Drive DFM, DFA, tolerance, process capability, tooling, fixture, and cycle time improvements
• Support design changes through PLM, configuration management, change control, implementation planning, and production cut-in
• Mentor engineers and technicians while raising standards for ownership, technical rigor, documentation quality, and follow-through

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to U.S. export controls
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline
• 5+ years (Senior) or 7+ years (Staff) of relevant experience
• Demonstrated ownership of complex areas
• Strong experience in technical troubleshooting, RCCA, high-quality technical documentation, and/or manufacturing

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with capital equipment or low-volume production
• Demonstrated ability to architect and deliver custom capital equipment or industrial automation systems
• Experience with PLM, MES, configuration management, change control
• Experience with tooling, fixtures, calibration tools, or test equipment

Work Environment

• Office, factory

Compensation

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

• Senior Engineer / E05: $128,520 - $176,720
• Staff Engineer / E06: $148,430 - $204,090

Pay Range: $128,520 USD - $204,090 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.

E-Verify: Right to Work

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.

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Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO)

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