Senior Product Reliability Engineer

The role

This person will lead quality control initiatives and implement continuous improvement processes. They will work with cross-functional teams to ensure the quality and reliability of products and processes for high-precision manufacturing.

What you will do

• Lead initiatives to improve process efficiency and reduce defects.
• Implement process controls and standardize inspection procedures.
• Optimize inspection strategies using tools like CMM programming.
• Establish and maintain inspection criteria and acceptance standards.
• Ensure inspection methods meet capability requirements through Gage R&R and Cpk analyses.
• Act as quality liaison for customers and manage audits.
• Prepare and deliver quality documentation including PPAP and FAIR.
• Manage nonconformance activities including root cause analysis and MRB processes.
• Monitor key performance indicators such as yield, defect rates, and on-time delivery.
• Develop and implement scalable quality control plans and support process validation.

Required qualifications

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
• Demonstrated experience in quality initiatives focused on process improvement, defect reduction, and inspection optimization in manufacturing environments
• Proficiency in implementing and managing tools such as PPAP, FMEA, and root cause analysis (RCA)
• Knowledge of advanced inspection methods and tools, including CMM programming, Gage R&R, and sampling techniques
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data and drive data-informed decisions
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, customers, and suppliers

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or related field) or equivalent experience
• Experience in regulated industries such as automotive, aerospace, or defense
• Familiarity with standards like AS9100, ISO 9001, or IATF 16949
• Hands-on experience with Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) documentation
• Experience in statistical process control (SPC) and process capability analysis (Cpk)
• Certification in Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher) or ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
• Familiarity with advanced manufacturing technologies such as additive manufacturing or automated inspection systems

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 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

About the company

Divergent is building the new industrial age. Their integrated engineering and manufacturing platform transforms complex designs into production-ready solutions for automotive, aerospace, and defense industries.