Manufacturing Engineer, Turbojet Engines

The role

The Manufacturing Engineer, Turbojet Engines bridges design and production for turbojet propulsion products. You will make engine designs manufacturable, mature processes, and ensure components meet quality and reliability standards for flight-critical hardware.

What you will do

• Own manufacturing end to end for turbojet development and production programs
• Serve as technical lead for manufacturing processes across rotating hardware, hot-section components, static components, and final engine assembly
• Develop, implement, and refine scalable processes for turbojet components
• Drive improvements in yield, cycle time, and first-pass quality
• Establish and control special processes including heat treatment, welding, brazing, balancing, coatings, and nondestructive testing
• Track emerging technologies in additive manufacturing, advanced machining, and high-temperature materials
• Lead new engine designs through the factory and troubleshoot quickly
• Apply Design for Manufacturability early in the process
• Introduce new equipment, fixtures, tooling, and processes
• Develop and maintain work instructions, process plans, routings, and first article inspection packages

Required qualifications

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related field
• 2+ years (Engineer II) or 5+ years (Senior Engineer) of manufacturing engineering experience in aerospace or defense
• Direct exposure to gas turbine engines, turbomachinery, or comparable high-temperature, high-speed rotating hardware
• Hands-on experience with precision machining of difficult alloys including 5-axis machining
• Proficiency in CAD (e.g., Siemens NX)
• Strong command of GD&T, tolerance stack-ups, and inspection methods (CMM, optical, and surface metrology)
• Working knowledge of special processes such as heat treat, welding, coatings, and NDT (FPI, radiography, CT)
• Experience with MES, PLM, and ERP systems
• Proven track record of taking complex hardware from concept through production in high-reliability applications

Nice to have

• Experience with additive manufacturing of metal engine components (e.g., laser powder bed fusion), including post-processing and qualification
• Experience with rotor balancing, turbine blade or vane manufacturing and/or engine assembly and test
• Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent continuous improvement expertise
• Familiarity with AS9100, AS9102, and ISO 9001 quality systems
• Experience with robotics or automation in machining, inspection, or assembly

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 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.