Senior Manager, Manufacturing Engineering

The role

This person will lead a multi-disciplinary team of manufacturing engineers to drive design-for-manufacturing and process development. They will implement advanced manufacturing strategies and deploy novel technologies across the DAPS manufacturing architecture.

What you will do

• Lead a multi-disciplinary team of manufacturing engineers
• Drive design-for-manufacturing, process development, and implementation of advanced manufacturing methods
• Oversee manufacturing requirements, process specifications, and root cause investigations
• Set team priorities, track projects, and mentor engineers
• Develop approaches to manufacturing process qualification, production scalability, and automation
• Implement advanced manufacturing strategies in machining, additive manufacturing, assembly, bonding, coatings, and joining
• Identify and deploy novel manufacturing technologies to improve quality, reduce cost, and increase throughput
• Collaborate with design, materials, quality, and production teams

Required qualifications

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related discipline
• 3+ years of experience in a leadership role within manufacturing engineering
• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering role, with significant exposure to aerospace or defense industries
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., Siemens NX, AutoCAD)
• Strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
• Hands-on experience with advanced manufacturing techniques, including additive manufacturing, robotics, and automation
• Proven track record of leading complex projects from concept through production, focusing on high-performance materials and high-reliability applications

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline
• Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent expertise in continuous improvement methodologies
• Familiarity with quality management systems like AS9100 or ISO 9001
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a high-tech, fast-paced startup environment

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Equity plan
• Discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• Company holidays
• Year-end shutdown
• Paid parental leave
• HMO and Premium PPO options
• Company-sponsored life insurance
• Short and long term disability coverage
• Reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives

Before you apply

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
• Company participates in E-Verify

About the company

Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs and supports leading U.S. aerospace and defense companies. Their integrated engineering and manufacturing platform transforms complex designs into production-ready solutions.