Advanced Manufacturing Production Specialist

The role

The Advanced Manufacturing Production Specialist coordinates materials, tooling, and workflows on the production floor. This role links machining, engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure efficient operations in a high-precision aerospace environment.

What you will do

• Coordinate daily production activities to ensure alignment with manufacturing schedules.
• Ensure availability of tooling, materials, and work instructions prior to job release.
• Manage and track work orders through ERP/MRP systems.
• Monitor tooling inventory and usage and support tool crib operations.
• Identify and proactively help address production bottlenecks.
• Assist with production planning including job sequencing and resource allocation.
• Maintain accurate documentation including digital travelers, inspection records, and production logs.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Required qualifications

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology subject to US export controls
• High school diploma (or equivalent) or relevant aerospace/precision machining experience
• 1+ year of administrative or production support experience minimum in a manufacturing environment
• Strong organizational, multitasking, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in fast-paced, deadline-driven production settings
• Familiarity with CNC machining, blueprint reading, tooling, and production workflows
• Basic knowledge of aerospace standards (AS9100) and FAA regulations
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for scheduling, tracking, and data analysis
• Ability to manage and track work orders, inventory, and tooling availability
• Ability to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds

Nice to have

• Experience in aerospace manufacturing environments (tight tolerances)
• Knowledge of First Article Inspection (FAI) & Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma principles
• Certification or training in APICS / supply chain fundamentals
• Prior experience in tool crib management
• Prior experience in production control
• Prior experience in inventory 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 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 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 builds advanced systems through an integrated engineering and manufacturing platform.