Manufacturing Engineering Manager

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.

Purpose

Guide the integration of cutting-edge manufacturing technologies into production, ensuring reliability, cost efficiency, and quality. This role shapes the future of Divergent’s manufacturing by enabling new processes, supporting high-mix hardware, and mentoring engineers to deliver industry-leading results.

The Role

• Lead a multi-disciplinary team of manufacturing engineers responsible for driving design-for-manufacturing, process development, and implementation of advanced manufacturing methods across the DAPS manufacturing architecture.
• Oversee manufacturing requirements, process specifications, and root cause investigations to ensure reliable, high-quality production.
• Set team priorities, track projects, and mentor engineers to achieve critical company milestones.
• Develop industry-leading approaches to manufacturing process qualification, production scalability, and automation.
• Implement advanced manufacturing strategies in areas such as machining, additive manufacturing, assembly, bonding, coatings, and joining.
• Identify and deploy novel manufacturing technologies to improve quality, reduce cost, and increase throughput.
• Collaborate closely with design, materials, quality, and production teams to influence hardware design and production readiness.

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls 
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in a leadership role within manufacturing engineering.
• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering role, with significant exposure to aerospace or defense industries.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., Siemens NX, AutoCAD) and strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
• Hands-on experience with advanced manufacturing techniques, including additive manufacturing, robotics, and automation.