AM Supervisor - Heat , EDM, Bandsaw, Media Blast

Divergent is building the new industrial age. Every day, our teams design, manufacture, and assemble advanced systems for some of the world’s most demanding industries. Our integrated engineering and manufacturing platform transforms complex designs into production-ready solutions, helping customers move faster, build smarter, and deliver critical systems when they matter most. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs and supports leading U.S. aerospace and defense companies.

Join us and help push the boundaries of what can be built.

As an AM Supervisor - Heat Treat, EDM, Bandsaw, Media Blast , you will lead a team of highly trained technicians operating a growing fleet of Monolith LPBF additive manufacturing systems. You will own day-to-day heat treat, EDM, Bandsaw, Media Blast operations, improve equipment utilization, develop technical talent, and establish the operational discipline required to deliver consistent, certifiable production at scale.

This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in high-reliability, procedure-driven environments and knows how to build teams, enforce standards, solve complex problems, and continuously improve performance.

• Own the Value Stream
  • Serve as the single point of accountability for throughput, quality, and safety across all post-processing operations
  • Ensure every part exiting your organization is fully inspected, qualified, and ready for downstream operations with zero defects escaping
  • Establish objective metrics (including internal escape rates) and drive performance to world‑class standards
• Build & Lead a High-Performance Team
  • Build, train, and develop a team of technicians and frontline leaders across all work centers
  • Establish rigorous training and qualification standards aligned with aerospace and defense expectations
  • Develop bench strength and identify successors for key roles
• Drive Process Rigor & Compliance
  • Deliver a step-change in process robustness across heat treat, media blast, build plate resurfacing, and inspection
  • Ensure strict adherence to AS9100, military standards, and all applicable certification requirements
  • Implement standardized work, controls, audits, and documentation systems to ensure repeatable execution
• Champion Cost, Throughput, and Efficiency
  • Identify and lead cost reduction initiatives across labor, equipment utilization, yield, and consumables
  • Build a pipeline of high-impact improvements and execute against clear ROI targets
  • Develop operational dashboards to enable data-driven decision-making
• Build the Future (Automation & Capability Development)
  • Develop and drive a multi-year roadmap for automation and capability expansion across all work centers
  • Evaluate and integrate robotics and automation solutions, including building clear business cases
  • Lead initiatives such as:
    • Media blast automation
    • Build plate resurfacing (equipment selection, commissioning, and integration)
    • Onboarding capability for processing new materials and alloys
• Solve Complex Operational Problems
  • Identify bottlenecks and failure modes across the full processing chain
  • Lead cross-functional problem solving with engineering, quality, and maintenance Implement durable corrective actions that improve long‑term system performance

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
• Leadership Profile
  • Proven leadership in high-reliability, high-accountability environments
  • Strong systems thinker—able to manage complex, interdependent processes with discipline and precision
  • Demonstrated ability to build teams, enforce standards, and deliver results under pressure
  • High ownership mindset with a bias toward action and continuous improvement
• Operational &…