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Senior/Staff Manufacturing Development Engineer

Divergent
CompanyDivergent
CategoryEngineering
LocationTorrance
RemoteOn-site (inferred)
EmploymentNot stated
LevelSenior
SalaryNot stated by the employer
Posted10 Jul 2026
Last verified6 Aug 2026
SourceEmployer ATS (greenhouse)
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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 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   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 — $204,090 USD What We Offer: Holistic Compensation Package: Enjoy a world-class compensation package that includes a competitive salary, equity pla