Director, Additive Manufacturing​/Senior Director

Director, Additive Manufacturing / Senior Director

Divergent is a technology company that has architected, invented, built, and commercialized an end-to-end factory system called the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS™) that comprehensively uses machine learning to optimally engineer, additively manufacture, and flexibly assemble complex integrated vehicle structures and subsystems. Products created using DAPS are superior in performance, lower in cost, rapidly customizable to meet mission and customer‑specific requirements, faster to market, and scalable on demand to high volume production.

Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs, and is now expanding to support mission‑critical needs in the Aerospace and Defense sector. Join us to be a part of this transformative journey, where your impact will shape the future of technology and production.

We are seeking a dynamic, results‑driven Director of Additive Manufacturing to elevate and scale our operations. In this role, you’ll inspire and empower a growing team to achieve exceptional results, driving precision and innovation in our additive production capabilities. The Additive Manufacturing department leverages proprietary, state‑of‑the‑art systems and processes to execute metal 3D printing, de‑powdering, manual and automated support removal, surface finishing, heat treat, and inspection operations across multiple factory sites for prototype and rate industrial production.

The ideal candidate excels in fast‑paced environments, brings a relentless drive for continuous improvement, and is eager to shape the future of structures manufacturing across land, air, and sea.

• Champion department operations, ensuring efficient resource use and driving continuous improvement.
• Build and mentor a high‑performance team, fostering a results‑driven culture.
• Develop programs to support team growth and development.

• Develop a vision for scaling additive manufacturing operations, leveraging data and sound judgment.
• Partner with the Platform Development team to onboard new technologies and capabilities.
• Provide insights and contextual data to inform ongoing and future capability development.

• Ensure adherence to manufacturing execution systems and work instructions.
• Utilize key performance metrics to inform decisions and manage team performance.
• Develop holistic, actionable performance reports.

• Promote a safety‑first culture aligned with EHS practices and policies.
• Collaborate with the EHS team to develop safety programs.
• Develop and manage the additive manufacturing division's budget.

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls.
• Proven ability to lead complex manufacturing operations.
• Deep understanding of operational leadership and human nature.
• Strong background in industrial manufacturing, data‑informed decision making, and continuous improvement.
• Proven ability to execute in a startup environment, with an emphasis on building new capability and navigating uncertainty and rapid change.
• Ability to successfully partner with cross‑functional, technical teams to drive change.
• Demonstrated success in building and mentoring high‑performance teams, with understanding of how to manage a variety of personnel at scale.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering, weld engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical expertise).

• Experience in additive manufacturing.
• Experience with aerospace quality standards (AS9100, NADCAP).
• Knowledge of AI‑driven manufacturing optimization and digital twin technology.

At Divergent, our pay range is based on the level of the job. For this role, we will consider candidates at levels M08 - M09 as evaluated through our interview process.

• M08 / Director: $192,
• M09 / Senior Director: $223,

Pay Range: $192, USD

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