Manufacturing Engineer/Sr. Manufacturing Engineer at Divergent

Torrance, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
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Automotive, Aerospace, DefenseIndustries

Requirements

  • Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
  • Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
  • 2+ years (AM Manufacturing Engineer) or 5+ (Sr. AM Manufacturing Engineer) of experience in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, systems engineering, or manufacturing engineering, preferably in additive manufacturing, capital equipment, or low-volume/high-mix production environments
  • Proficient in 3D CAD modeling and drawing creation
  • Demonstrated expertise in work instruction development, process documentation, and tooling design
  • Familiar with GD&T, tolerance analysis, and basic fabrication/assembly practices
  • Experience with PLM systems (e.g., Teamcenter), ERP, and MES tools
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills across engineering, production, and supply chain
  • Adaptable and effective in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Hands-on skills in basic fabrication/assembly practices

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to manufacturing engineering support across multiple LPBF subsystems (e.g., optics, recoater, gas flow, fluid systems) and/or advanced manufacturing modules
  • Develop and continuously improve comprehensive work instructions and standard operating procedures for internal and external manufacturing
  • Collaborate with design and R&D teams to enhance manufacturability at the component, assembly, and system level
  • Conduct design for manufacturing (DFM) analyses to reduce cost and improve cycle time
  • Support design changes through PLM, configurations, and change implementation
  • Refine manufacturing processes, including assembly, integration, and test operations
  • Design, evaluate, and optimize tooling, fixtures, and assembly jigs
  • Lead root cause and corrective action (RCCA) activities for manufacturing-related issues
  • Improve machine uptime by supporting preventive maintenance strategies
  • Partner with supply chain to bring up production lines, support sourcing activities, and resolve supplier technical issues
  • Contribute to associated and peripheral factory modules that complement the LPBF printer
  • Support the implementation and adoption of enterprise tools like PLM, ERP, and MES systems
  • Champion continuous improvement efforts across manufacturing documentation, process control, and product transitions

Skills

Additive Manufacturing
LPBF
Laser Powder Bed Fusion
Optics
Recoater
Gas Flow
Fluid Systems
Manufacturing Engineering
Work Instructions
Standard Operating Procedures

Divergent

About Divergent

N/AHeadquarters
N/AYear Founded
N/ACompany Stage
Consulting, Consumer Software, AI & Machine Learning, DesignIndustries

Risks

Increased competition from companies like Relativity Space in 3D printing technology.
Potential intellectual property disputes as the 3D printing industry expands.
Rising material costs for 3D printing metals due to supply chain constraints.

Differentiation

Divergent uses 3D printing to reduce waste and increase manufacturing efficiency.
The company focuses on sustainability by reducing carbon footprint through innovative methods.
Divergent's technology caters to the rising demand for customized vehicle components.

Upsides

3D printing in automotive manufacturing is gaining traction, benefiting Divergent.
AI optimization in supply chain logistics offers Divergent operational streamlining opportunities.
The automotive industry's shift to modular design aligns with Divergent's processes.

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