Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Purpose 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 and inspection processes. This person drives process improvements, solves complex production challenges, and helps 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. The Role As the Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer, you will lead the development, execution, and continuous improvement of day-to‑day operations for machining, automated assembly, automated anodizing, inspection, and cleaning work centers. You’ll be a primary technical resource supporting these areas with troubleshooting production issues, refining processes, and enabling scalability through smart programming, tooling/fixturing, documentation, and workflow improvements. This role is hands‑on, fast‑paced, and essential to delivering high‑precision, high‑reliability hardware across automotive, aerospace, and defense programs. The ideal candidate is well‑versed in aerospace production environments and has direct experience supporting the production floor, DFM, machining, assembly, coating, and metrology. The candidate thrives on solving complex shop floor problems and brings a strong process mindset to drive quality, speed, and consistency. Key Responsibilities Operations Support Own daily production execution, working directly with production floor to resolve issues and ensure steady throughput. Develop and implement best practices, processes, strategies, and calibration procedures to improve operational capacity. Monitor utilization and WIP flow through the work centers, help push/pull work as needed to maintain alignment with production targets. Technical Execution Act as the technical bridge between design and manufacturing engineering and production teams. Lead development, execution, and continuous improvement of machining, automated assembly, automated anodize, inspection, and cleaning work centers. Collaborate on programming for 3‑axis, 3+2, and 5‑axis CNC mills using Siemens NX CAM software. Provide feedback using advanced understanding of GD&T, tooling, feeds/speeds, and fixturing. Introduce standardized strategies, programming conventions, and setup documentation to improve consistency and reduce cycle time. Leverage metrology and inspection expertise to drive quality assurance in production. Process Development & Scalability Help lead efforts to integrate new machines, equipment, tools, and fixturing into production; support commissioning. Co‑drive design‑for‑manufacturing conversations with manufacturing engineers to improve part manufacturability and reduce complexity at the machine. Develop and implement innovative fixturing strategies tailored for complex additive manufactured geometries. Support integration of automated machining technologies to enhance scalability and precision. Continuous Improvement & Documentation Analyze data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and root causes of scrap or delays; implement corrective actions and process improvements. Create and maintain detailed documentation to ensure consistency and repeatability across shifts and teams. Collaborate with software and data teams to integrate production metrics and feedback loops into real‑time dashboards and planning systems. Basic Qualifications Ability to lawfully access information and technology 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, and inspection/quality. Direct experience with machining, additive manufacturing, coatings, and inspection/quality. Proficiency in CAD/CAM software (e.g., Siemens NX, AutoCAD). Advanced knowledge of CNC machining, structure assembly, GD&T, tooling, and metrology. Experience evaluating, selecting, and commissioning machines to meet manufacturing capabilities. Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to innovate in a fast‑paced environment. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with ability to work effectively in cross‑functional teams. Ability to work on multiple projects and initiatives in parallel. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, or aerospace engineering. Experience with robotic machining systems and calibration methodologies. Experience with manufacturing automation in automotive or aerospace environments. Work Environment Hands‑on position requiring standing for long durations and working directly with hardware on the floor. Must be comfortable stooping, bending, and standing. Position may require occasional travel, long hours, or weekend work. Compensation Senior Engineer / E05: $122,400 - $168,300 What We Offer Holistic compensation package including competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results‑based incentive bonus opportunities. Wellness and time off with paid vacation, sick time, company holidays, and a year‑end shutdown. Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with HMO and Premium PPO options, company‑sponsored life insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage. Investment in growth with reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives. Collaborative, dynamic, high‑performing environment within a fast‑paced, mission‑driven company reducing traditional manufacturing footprint. Equal Employment Opportunity Divergent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Divergent provides affirmative action for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with applicable laws. In order to adjust to changes in business, duties may be added or modified. The company participates in E‑Verify, electronically confirming eligibility to work in the United States. Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO) considers qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. No agencies, no solicitations, and no calls please. #J-18808-Ljbffr Alumni Ventures