Manufacturing Engineer, Machines (All levels)

Divergent•Torrance, CA

4d•$111,300 - $204,090•Onsite

About The Position

The goal of this manufacturing engineering role is to productionize and scale our internally developed advanced manufacturing capital equipment including laser powder bed fusion machines, automated assembly equipment, and other assets. The role owns the translation of complex machine technology from proof of concept to repeatable, reliable, and scalable manufacturing execution. 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.

Requirements

Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to U.S. export controls
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline
1+ years (Engineer II), 5+ years (Senior) or 7+ years (Staff) of relevant experience
Demonstrated ownership of complex areas
Strong experience in technical troubleshooting, RCCA, high-quality technical documentation, and/or manufacturing

Nice To Haves

Experience with capital equipment or low-volume production
Demonstrated ability to architect and deliver custom capital equipment or industrial automation systems
Experience with PLM, MES, configuration management, change control
Experience with tooling, fixtures, calibration tools, or test equipment

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary manufacturing development engineering owner for one or more critical factory modules, subsystems, and/or processes
Develop deep technical understanding of assigned systems, including architecture, operating modes, controls, interfaces, failure modes, and interactions
Own the manufacturing readiness of complex machine systems from development through build, commissioning, validation, qualification, and production handoff
Lead the development and continuous improvement of clear, accurate, executable work instructions, standard operating procedures, test procedures, and process documentation
Lead complex troubleshooting, RCCA, and corrective action implementation to improve machine reliability, uptime, quality, and repeatability
Partner with design engineering, automation, software, operations, quality, supply chain, and R&D to improve manufacturability and execution
Drive DFM, DFA, tolerance, process capability, tooling, fixture, and cycle time improvements
Support design changes through PLM, configuration management, change control, implementation planning, and production cut-in
Mentor engineers and technicians while raising standards for ownership, technical rigor, documentation quality, and follow-through