Supervisor, Metrology & Inspection

Divergent•Torrance, CA

1d•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 We are seeking a highly motivated and hands-on Inspection & Metrology Supervisor to lead daily inspection and measurement activities across production and development environments. This role is critical to ensuring product quality, compliance, and data integrity through robust inspection processes and strong technical leadership. The ideal candidate is a working leader with deep metrology expertise, strong people skills, and the ability to drive consistency, accountability, and continuous improvement within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
3+ years of hands-on experience with inspection, metrology, and quality within a fast-paced aerospace/automotive manufacturing or production environment.
2+ years of experience in a people leadership or supervisory role, with direct responsibility for coaching and performance management.
Strong working knowledge of metrology operations and programming (PC-DMIS, Calypso, Zeiss inspect, verisurf, or equivalent), including execution in high-mix production.
Proficient in GD&T with the ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and translate them into effective inspection strategies.
Experience with a variety of metrology & inspection tools, including CMMs, portable arms, laser/structured-light scanners, & conventional precision instruments (manual inspection, borescopes, comparators, etc).
Strong troubleshooting skills to diagnose and resolve inspection, measurement, or data integrity issues quickly.
Comfortable working on the production floor and supporting technicians hands-on as needed.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills; able to interface effectively with engineering, production, and quality teams.
Experience working within regulated quality systems (ISO, AS, or customer-specific requirements).
Ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced engineering and production environment.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience with metrology, such as laser scanning or structured light measurement , CMMs, & scan arms .
Experience interfacing CMM data with manufacturing execution systems (MES) or statistical process control (SPC) software.
Experience in a Machine Shop
Experience with design for manufacture and product development life cycle
Experience with quality tools including root cause and corrective action, QMS and process auditing and statistical analysis of quality metrics
Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Responsibilities

Supervise daily inspection and metrology operations, including CMMs, portable arms, laser/structured-light scanning, and conventional inspection methods.
Lead and support a team of inspection and metrology technicians, ensuring adherence to quality standards, inspection plans, and production schedules.
Act as the technical point of contact for measurement strategy, CMM execution, and inspection troubleshooting on the production floor.
Ensure CMM programs and inspection methods are executed in a repeatable, efficient manner; partner with engineering to improve cycle time and robustness.
Coordinate workload, staffing, and equipment utilization to support short- and long-term production and program needs.
Partner closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, and Production teams to resolve inspection issues, support RCCAs, and improve manufacturability.
Drive adherence to quality systems, customer requirements, and internal standards (ISO, AS, drawing requirements, control plans).
Review inspection results, identify trends, and escalate quality risks; support containment and corrective actions as needed.
Support the deployment of new metrology technologies, automation efforts, and fixturing solutions to improve repeatability and throughput.
Coach, train, and mentor technicians on GD&T interpretation, inspection techniques, reporting standards, and best practices.
Ensure accurate documentation of inspection activities, nonconformances, and measurement records.
Promote a culture of quality ownership, continuous improvement, safety, and clear communication within the team and across the factory.
Maintain an organized, efficient inspection environment aligned with 5S and lean manufacturing principles.