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Manufacturing Process Engineer

Divergent 3D · Long Beach, California, United States; Torrance, California, United States · On-site

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About the role

As the Manufacturing Process Engineer, you will lead the development, execution, and continuous improvement of day-to-day operations for machining, automated assembly, automated anodize, inspection, & cleaning work centers. You’ll be one of the primary technical resources supporting these areas with troubleshooting production issues, refining the processes, and enabling scalability through smart programming, tooling/fixturing, documentation, and workflow improvements. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience
  • 8+ years of experience in aerospace or defense industries
  • Hands-on experience with advanced manufacturing techniques, including additive manufacturing, robotics, coatings, & inspection/quality
  • Direct experience with machining, additive manufacturing, coatings, & inspection/quality
  • Proficiency in CAD/CAM software (e.g., Siemens NX, AutoCAD,)
More about this role

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.

This role serves as the technical bridge between design/manufacturing engineers and the production team, with a core focus on developing scalable, high-reliability automated, machining, & inspection processes. This person is responsible for driving process improvements, solving complex production challenges, and helping to eliminate part flow blockers. Rather than simply supporting products, this engineer leads process innovation enabling rapid iteration, increasing production efficiency, and helping scale Divergent’s capabilities to meet program demands.

As the Manufacturing Process Engineer, you will lead the development,...

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