Advanced Manufacturing Production Specialist

Divergent•Torrance, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.