CNC Machining Specialist - (Turning Focus)

Job Description

Job Description

Divergent is building the new industrial age. Every day, our teams design, manufacture, and assemble advanced systems for some of the world's most demanding industries. Our integrated engineering and manufacturing platform transforms complex designs into production-ready solutions, helping customers move faster, build smarter, and deliver critical systems when they matter most. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs and supports leading U.S. aerospace and defense companies. 

Join us and help push the boundaries of what can be built.

Schedule
This is a 3 - 4 x 11 rotating shift working alternating Wednesdays.

Shifts Available

Sun - Wed 1st shift (5am - 4:30pm)
Wed - Sat 1st shift (5am - 4:30pm)

Purpose

The CNC Machining Specialist is a hands-on technical expert responsible for developing and executing precision machining strategies with an emphasis on CNC turning operations, while maintaining versatility across milling and multi-axis machining environments. This role supports the production of high-performance components for advanced aerospace, automotive, and next-generation manufacturing systems. 

Operating with a high degree of autonomy, this individual partners closely with design and manufacturing engineering to translate complex hardware requirements into robust, scalable machining processes. The role is deeply rooted in shop-floor execution—owning setups, solving problems in real time, and driving machining excellence from prototype through rate production. 

This position plays a critical role in building repeatable, high-quality processes, improving throughput, and enabling rapid iteration in a fast-paced production environment. 

The Role

Turning & Machining Execution 

• Lead setup, operation, and optimization of CNC turning centers (mill-turn and multi-axis lathes) for precision components.  

• Execute machining & grinding across a range of equipment as needed, including 3-axis, 3+2, and 5-axis mills to support production demands.  

• Own first article through production runs, ensuring parts meet dimensional, surface finish, and performance requirements.  

• Apply advanced understanding of GD&T to validate setups and machining strategies directly on the floor. 

Process Development & Optimization  

• Define machining strategies across turning and milling operations, including:  

• Tooling selection  

• Workholding/fixturing concepts  

• Program approach and sequencing  

• Identify and eliminate inefficiencies in cycle time, tool life, and setup methodology.  

• Troubleshoot and resolve machining challenges (chatter, tool wear, thermal distortion, tolerance stack-up, machine limitations).  

• Partner with engineering to drive Design for Manufacturability (DFM), especially for turned features and rotational geometries. 

Production Ownership & Continuous Improvement  

• Take full ownership of machining processes on the floor—from initial prove-out to stable production.  

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on:  

• Cycle time reduction  

• Scrap and rework reduction  

• Process capability and repeatability  

• Support production ramp by developing scalable processes, standardized tooling, and repeatable setups.  

• Act with urgency to resolve blockers impacting delivery schedules and production output. 

Quality & Documentation  

• Ensure all hardware meets internal and industry quality standards through disciplined process control.  

• Develop and maintain:  

• Setup sheets  

• Work instructions  

• Process standards  

• Collaborate with inspection teams to validate measurement strategies for tight-tolerance turned features.  

• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for non-conformances. 

Team Leadership & Mentorship  

• Mentor machinists and operators on turning best practices, machining fundamentals, and advanced techniques.  

• Promote strong shop culture centered on accountability, craftsmanship, and continuous learning.  

• Provide technical guidance across shifts to ensure consistency and process adherence. 

Safety & Operational Excellence  

• Champion Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) standards within all machining activities.  

• Proactively identify risks in machining operations and implement mitigation strategies.  

• Maintain a clean, organized, and high-functioning work environment aligned with high-performance production standards. 

Basic Qualifications

• Extensive experience operating CNC turning centers (2-axis, live tooling, mill-turn, or multi-axis lathes).  

• Strong cross-functional machining experience including milling (3-axis, 3+2, 5-axis) & grinding.  

• Proficiency with Siemens, Fanuc, & Heidenhain controllers.