Manufacturing Development Engineer

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 Divergent 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.

As an Additive Manufacturing (AM) Manufacturing Engineer, you will contribute to manufacturing engineering efforts across the development, build, and production lifecycle of advanced laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) and manufacturing systems. You will partner with cross‑functional teams to optimize manufacturability, improve build reliability, and ensure our capital equipment systems meet cost, quality, throughput, and production targets. You will serve as the primary engineering support for multiple subsystems and support critical processes, tools, and workflows that scale us from prototype through production.

• Contribute to manufacturing engineering support across multiple LPBF subsystems (e.g., optics, recoater, gas flow, fluid systems) and/or advanced manufacturing modules.
• Develop and continuously improve comprehensive work instructions and standard operating procedures for internal and external manufacturing.
• Collaborate with design and R&D teams to enhance manufacturability at the component, assembly, and system level.
• Conduct design for manufacturing (DFM) analyses to reduce cost and improve cycle time.
• Support design changes through PLM, configurations, and change implementation.
• Refine manufacturing processes, including assembly, integration, and test operations.
• Design, evaluate, and optimize tooling, fixtures, and assembly jigs.
• Lead root cause and corrective action (RCCA) activities for manufacturing‑related issues.
• Improve machine uptime by supporting preventive maintenance strategies.
• Partner with supply chain to bring up production lines, support sourcing activities, and resolve supplier technical issues.
• Contribute to associated and peripheral factory modules that complement the LPBF printer.
• Support the implementation and adoption of enterprise tools like PLM, ERP, and MES systems.
• Champion continuous improvement efforts across manufacturing documentation, process control, and product transitions.

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to U.S. export controls.
• Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, systems engineering, or manufacturing engineering, preferably in additive manufacturing, capital equipment, or low‑volume/high‑mix production environments.
• Proficient in 3D CAD modeling and drawing creation.
• Demonstrated expertise in work instruction development, process documentation, and tooling design.
• Familiar with GD&T, tolerance analysis, and basic fabrication/assembly practices.
• Experience with PLM systems (e.g., Teamcenter), ERP, and MES tools.
• Strong cross‑functional collaboration skills across engineering, production, and supply chain.
• Adaptable and effective in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Hands‑on skills in basic fabrication or assembly.
• Ability to effectively operate and adapt in a fast‑paced, open environment.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

• Experience with NX CAD and Teamcenter PLM.
• Exposure to LPBF additive manufacturing systems.
• Understanding of configuration management for complex assemblies.
• Background in supplier bring‑up and technical issue resolution.
• Familiarity with factory layout design and industrial engineering…