Manager, Additive Manufacturing

Divergent•Long Beach, CA

3d•$135,020 - $185,660•Onsite

About The Position

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. Purpose Own and scale the post-processing value stream that transforms additively manufactured parts into fully qualified material with validated properties. You will lead operations across part removal (bandsaw/EDM), media blast, heat treat, build plate resurfacing, and part inspection, building a disciplined, high-performing organization capable of delivering consistent, certifiable output at scale. This role is well-suited for a leader experienced in high-consequence, procedure-driven environments who can bring structure, accountability, and continuous improvement to a rapidly scaling operation.

Requirements

Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
Proven leadership in high-reliability, high-accountability environments
Strong systems thinker—able to manage complex, interdependent processes with discipline and precision
Demonstrated ability to build teams, enforce standards, and deliver results under pressure
High ownership mindset with a bias toward action and continuous improvement
Experience leading operations, maintenance, or production teams in complex technical environments
Familiarity with procedure-driven execution, qualification programs, and audit/compliance systems
Experience managing risk, driving root cause resolution, and improving system reliability
Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
Comfortable operating both on the floor and at the systems level
Effective communicator across technical and operational teams

Responsibilities

Serve as the single point of accountability for throughput, quality, and safety across all post-processing operations
Ensure every part exiting your organization is fully inspected, qualified, and ready for downstream operations with zero defects escaping
Establish objective metrics (including internal escape rates) and drive performance to world-class standards
Build, train, and develop a team of technicians and frontline leaders across all work centers
Establish rigorous training and qualification standards aligned with aerospace and defense expectations
Develop bench strength and identify successors for key roles
Deliver a step-change in process robustness across heat treat, media blast, build plate resurfacing, and inspection
Ensure strict adherence to AS9100, military standards, and all applicable certification requirements
Implement standardized work, controls, audits, and documentation systems to ensure repeatable execution
Identify and lead cost reduction initiatives across labor, equipment utilization, yield, and consumables
Build a pipeline of high-impact improvements and execute against clear ROI targets
Develop operational dashboards to enable data-driven decision-making
Develop and drive a multi-year roadmap for automation and capability expansion across all work centers
Evaluate and integrate robotics and automation solutions, including building clear business cases
Lead initiatives such as: Media blast automation, Build plate resurfacing (equipment selection, commissioning, and integration), Onboarding capability for processing new materials and alloys
Partner with the Factory Development Team on equipment selection, layout, and material/people flow design
Act as the operational lead for scaling these work centers into future factory deployments
Drive readiness from early concept through full-rate production
Identify bottlenecks and failure modes across the full processing chain
Lead cross-functional problem solving with engineering, quality, and maintenance
Implement durable corrective actions that improve long-term system performance