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Salary: USD 142,900 - 227,950 / annual
Divergent 3D is seeking a Manager of Manufacturing Engineering to lead the integration of advanced manufacturing technologies into production at scale. You will guide a multi-disciplinary team of manufacturing engineers responsible for design-for-manufacturing, process development, and implementation of cutting-edge manufacturing methods across Divergent's integrated engineering and manufacturing platform (DAPS).
In this role, you will oversee manufacturing requirements, process specifications, and root cause investigations to ensure reliable, high-quality production. You'll set team priorities, track projects, and mentor engineers to achieve critical company milestones. Your responsibilities include developing industry-leading approaches to manufacturing process qualification, production scalability, and automation across disciplines such as machining, additive manufacturing, assembly, bonding, coatings, and joining.
You will identify and deploy novel manufacturing technologies to improve quality, reduce cost, and increase throughput. Close collaboration with design, materials, quality, and production teams is essential to influence hardware design and production readiness. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs and supports leading U.S. aerospace and defense companies, so your work will directly impact mission-critical systems.
Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering, 3+ years in a manufacturing engineering leadership role, and 8+ years total manufacturing engineering experience with significant aerospace or defense exposure. You must be proficient in CAD software (Siemens NX, AutoCAD), understand GD&T, and have hands-on experience with MES, PLM, and ERP systems. Advanced manufacturing techniques including additive manufacturing, robotics, and automation are essential. A proven track record leading complex projects from concept through production in high-performance materials and high-reliability applications is required.
Preferred qualifications include a Master's degree in engineering, Lean Six Sigma certification, familiarity with AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality management systems, and demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-tech startup environment.
