Senior/Staff Manufacturing Development Engineer
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Senior/Staff Manufacturing Development Engineer
128,520–204,090 / Year
Location
Torrance, California, United States
Experience
Senior
Posted
Jul 10, 2026
Apply by
August 9, 2026
Applicants
0
Early applicantEasy applyFull-timeWork from Office
Job Description
Divergent is a technology company that has architected, invented, built, and commercialized an end-to-end factory system called the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS) that comprehensively uses machine learning to optimally engineer, additively manufacture, and flexibly assemble complex integrated vehicle structures and subsystems. Products created using DAPS are superior in performance, lower in cost, rapidly customizable to meet mission and customer-specific requirements, faster to market, and scalable on demand to high volume production. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs, and Divergent is now expanding to support mission critical needs in the Aerospace and Defense sector. Join us to be a part of this transformative journey, where your impact will shape the future of technology and production.
## Purpose
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.
## The Role
- Serve as the primary manufacturing development engineering owner for one or more critical factory modules, subsystems, and/ 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
## Basic Qualifications
- 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
- 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
## Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with capital equipment or low-volume production
- Experience with PLM, MES, configuration management, change control
- Experience with tooling, fixtures, calibration tools, or test equipment
## Work Environment
- Office, factory
## Compensation
At Divergent, our pay range is based on the level of the job. For this role, we will consider candidates at levels Senior - Staff as evaluated through our interview process.
- Senior Engineer / E05: $128,520 - $176,720
- Staff Engineer / E06: $148,430 - $204,090
Pay Range
$128,520—$204,090 USD
What We Offer:
- Holistic Compensation Package: Enjoy a world-class compensation package that includes a competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities, ensuring you're truly valued for your contributions.
- Wellness and Time Off: Embrace a healthy lifestyle with paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown to recharge. We support growing families with paid parental leave, recognizing the importance of bonding time.
- Comprehensive Health and Wellness: Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits, offering both HMO and Premium PPO options. Additionally, benefit from company-sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
- Investment in Growth: We're committed to your professional development. Take advantage of reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives, empowering you to continuously expand your skill set and reach peak performance.
- Collaborative and High-Performing Environment: Join our collaborative, dynamic, and high-performing team within a fast-paced, mission-driven company. Together, we're disrupting the traditional manufacturing industry, fostering innovation, and integrating people and technology to reduce our footprint.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Divergent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected characteristic. Divergent provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.
[EEO Poster](https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf)
In order to adjust to changes in our business, it may become necessary to add, remove or modify certain duties and responsibilities, or to reassign you to another job position. From time to time you may be asked to work on special projects or to assist with other work. Your cooperation and assistance in performing such additional work is expected.
E-Verify: Right to Work
Our company participates in [E-Verify](https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf). E-Verify is a program that electronically confirms a candidate’s eligibility to work in the United States after completing the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9). The information provided on the Form I-9 is compared to the records contained in the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) databases. This helps employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of newly hired employees.
[Eligibility to Work Poster (English)](https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/IER_RightToWorkPoster.pdf) | [Eligibility to Work Poster (Spanish)](https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RighttoWorkPosterES.pdf)
Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO)
Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
No agencies, no solicitations, and no calls please.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as primary manufacturing development engineering owner for critical factory modules, subsystems, and processes.
- Develop deep technical understanding of assigned systems including architecture, controls, interfaces, and failure modes.
- Own manufacturing readiness from development through build, commissioning, validation, qualification, and production handoff.
- Lead development and continuous improvement of work instructions, standard operating procedures, and process documentation.
- Lead complex troubleshooting, RCCA, and corrective action implementation to improve machine reliability and quality.
- Partner with design engineering, automation, software, operations, quality, supply chain, and R&D to improve manufacturability.
- Drive DFM, DFA, tolerance, process capability, tooling, fixture, and cycle time improvements.
- Support design changes through PLM, configuration management, change control, and production cut-in.
- Mentor engineers and technicians while raising standards for ownership and technical rigor.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- or related technical discipline
Skills Required
Manufacturing EngineeringTechnical TroubleshootingRCCAProcess DocumentationDFMDFATolerance AnalysisProcess CapabilityPLMConfiguration ManagementChange ControlOwnershipTechnical RigorDocumentation QualityMentoringCollaborationCapital EquipmentLow-Volume ProductionMESToolingFixturesCalibration ToolsTest Equipment
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Equity plan
- Discretionary results-based incentive bonus
- Paid vacation
- Sick time
- Company holidays
- Year-end shutdown
- Paid parental leave
- HMO and Premium PPO health insurance options
- Company-sponsored life insurance
- Short and long-term disability coverage
- Learning and development reimbursement
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