Risk Management & Problem Resolution

• Lead structured root cause investigations and corrective action efforts for product and process failures
• Facilitate cross-functional issue resolution and nonconformance reviews
• Drive accountability for containment, corrective actions, and verification of effectiveness
• Promote the use of structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 8D, 5 Whys, FMEA) Process Improvement & Scaling
• Contribute to the development and improvement of reliability, risk, and quality processes Help standardize tools, templates, and best practices across programs
• Support implementation of scalable systems to manage increasing product complexity and production volume

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology subject to U.S. export controls
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline
• 5+ years of experience in product reliability, quality, manufacturing, design, systems, or test/validation engineering
• 1+ years of experience leading projects, initiatives, or direct management of engineers
• Experience solving complex, cross-functional engineering problems using structured methodologies
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience directly managing engineers in a production or product development environment
• Experience executing APQP methodologies (FMEA, control plans, validation planning)
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple programs and competing priorities
• Experience with structured problem-solving and failure analysis tools (e.g., Six Sigma, 8D, DOE, Fault Tree Analysis)
• Experience supporting product launches from development through production
• Familiarity with additive manufacturing, machining, and adhesive bonding
• Familiarity with automotive and/or aerospace standards and requirements
• Experience with data analysis and reporting tools (e.g., Jira, SQL, PowerBI)
• Familiarity with NX/Teamcenter or similar CAD/design platforms

Work Environment

• Office and manufacturing floor environment
• Occasional travel to supplier sites, testing events, and company facilities as required
• Fast-paced, hands-on environment focused on scaling advanced manufacturing while ensuring reliability and risk mitigation

Pay Range

$150,020

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$206,280 USD

What We Offer Our Regular, Full-Time Employees:

• 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.
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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. 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.
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Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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