Manufacturing Engineer
US$96,500 – US$235,500 / yr base salary
Posted 21 Jul 2026
Advertised as “Manufacturing Engineer (all levels)”
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| Base salary | US$96,500 – US$235,500 / yr |
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Field of studyManufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
CertificationsLean Six Sigma
Field of studyEngineering (or related)
Study levelMaster's
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
The Manufacturing Engineer bridges design and production, optimizing designs for manufacturability while enhancing processes to support high-reliability hardware. This role guides new concepts through prototype, enables rapid iteration, troubleshoots complex manufacturing issues, and matures designs into production to uphold Divergent's standards for quality and reliability.
The Role
Program/Product Ownership
- End-to-end manufacturing ownership of multiple development and production products
- Technical lead for all manufacturing processes
Manufacturing Process Development and Optimization:
- Develop, Implement, and refine scalable manufacturing processes aligned with Divergent's technology development.
- Drive improvements in yield, cycle times, and first-pass quality through data-driven continuous improvement initiatives.
- Identify and implement automation opportunities to streamline workflows, enhance data collection, and improve process repeatability.
- Stay current on emerging manufacturing technologies, integrating innovative solutions to advance Divergent's competitive position.
New Product Introduction and Rapid Iteration:
- Lead new concepts and product designs through the factory, ensuring efficient troubleshooting and rapid iteration to meet aggressive timelines.
- Implement Design for Manufacturability (DFM) strategies early in the design process, collaborating cross-functionally to optimize manufacturing outcomes.
- Introduce new equipment, tooling, and processes, conducting rigorous testing and validation to support high-reliability manufacturing.
Compliance and Quality Assurance:
- Develop and maintain comprehensive manufacturing documentation, including work instructions and process plans, ensuring compliance with quality standards like AS9100.
- Ensure all manufacturing processes adhere to industry regulations and internal quality management systems.
- Lead efforts to resolve hardware nonconformance issues promptly, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.