Manufacturing Engineer (all levels)

The role

The Manufacturing Engineer bridges design and production by optimizing designs for manufacturability and enhancing processes. This role guides new concepts through prototype, enables rapid iteration, and matures designs into production.

What you will do

• End-to-end manufacturing ownership of multiple development and production products
• Develop, implement, and refine scalable manufacturing processes
• Drive improvements in yield, cycle times, and first-pass quality
• Identify and implement automation opportunities
• Lead new concepts and product designs through the factory
• Implement Design for Manufacturability (DFM) strategies
• Introduce new equipment, tooling, and processes
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation including work instructions and process plans
• Resolve hardware nonconformance issues and implement corrective actions
• Provide technical guidance to manufacturing staff and lead cross-functional 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 related field
• 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, or automation
• Proven track record of leading complex projects from concept through production

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 including a year-end shutdown
• Paid parental leave
• HMO and Premium PPO health and wellness options
• Company-sponsored life insurance
• Short and long term disability coverage
• Reimbursement for learning and development initiatives

Before you apply

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology 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. The company uses an integrated engineering and manufacturing platform to transform complex designs into production-ready solutions.