Advanced Manufacturing Production Specialist

Divergent is hiring an Advanced Manufacturing Production Specialist to coordinate materials, tooling, and workflows across the production floor, ensuring efficient operations, minimal downtime, and on-schedule output in a high-precision aerospace environment. The role acts as a link between machining, engineering, quality, and supply chain teams, resolving constraints and prioritizing work orders while monitoring production status, tracking inventory and tooling, and identifying bottlenecks

• Help coordinate daily production activities to ensure alignment with manufacturing schedules and on-time delivery commitments.  
• Ensure the availability of tooling, materials, and work instructions prior to job release to minimize downtime and production interruptions.  
• Assist with managing and tracking work orders through ERP/MRP systems, maintaining accurate and up-to-date production status.  
• Monitor tooling inventory and usage, support tool crib operations, and initiating replenishment or replacement as needed.  
• Identify and proactively help address production bottlenecks.  
• Assist with production planning activities, including job sequencing, capacity considerations, and resource allocation.  
• Maintain accurate documentation, including digital travelers, inspection records, and production logs, in accordance with company requirements.  
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying inefficiencies and supporting process optimization efforts. 

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls 
• High school diploma (or equivalent) or relevant aerospace/precision machining experience  
• 1+ year of administrative or production support experience minimum in a manufacturing environment  
• Strong organizational, multitasking, communication, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail  
• Ability to work in fast-paced, deadline-driven production settings  
• Familiarity with CNC machining, blueprint reading, tooling, and production workflows  
• Basic knowledge of aerospace standards (AS9100) and FAA regulations  
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and proficiency in Microsoft Excel for scheduling, tracking, and data analysis  
• Ability to manage and track work orders, inventory, and tooling availability 

• Experience in aerospace manufacturing environments (tight tolerances)  
  • Knowledge of First Article Inspection (FAI) & Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma principles  
• Certification or training in:  
  • APICS / supply chain fundamentals  
• Prior experience in:  
  • Tool crib management  
  • Production control  
  • Inventory systems 

• This role operates in a fast-paced, high-mix production environment where priorities can shift rapidly based on engineering changes, supply chain constraints and Program milestones. The environment demands tight cross-functional collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, quality, logistics and Program teams to ensure daily execution aligns with long-term build plans. 
• Success in this environment requires hands-on engagement on the shop floor, strong system’s knowledge, and the ability to anticipate and resolve scheduling risks before they impact key deliverables. 
• The culture emphasizes proactive communication, data-driven decision making, and continuous improvement to meet aggressive program timelines while maintaining high standards for quality, safety, and efficiency. 
• Ability to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds as part of daily job duties, including loading, unloading, and moving materials. Demonstrate proper lifting techniques to prevent injury, maintain physical stamina for repetitive tasks, and follow all workplace safety guidelines when handling heavy items.