Senior/Staff Manufacturing Development Engineer

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Key Responsibilities

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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.

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.

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

Requirements

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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

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

Office, factory

What We Offer

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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

✓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.