Manufacturing Engineer
Divergent 3D
torrance, ca, usa
Posted on Wednesday, May 8, 2024
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.
Responsibilities:
•Oversee research and development efforts to drive innovation in manufacturing processes and technologies.
•Collaborate with engineering teams to develop and implement Design for Manufacturability (DFM) strategies that enhance additive product performance and manufacturability.
•Design and optimize manufacturing processes for next-generation products, emphasizing efficiency, scalability, and sustainability. Create resource layouts, work instructions, control plans, and other production documentation.
•Develop novel fixtures and tooling solutions to support R&D initiatives and enable rapid prototyping and testing.
•Oversee programs through first article build and into production. Conduct experimental manufacturing runs, analyzing results and iterating on processes to achieve desired outcomes.
•Contribute to the development MES, ERP, and PLM systems.
•Drive automation initiatives to streamline production workflows, enhance data collection, and improve experimental repeatability.
Requirements:
•Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
•3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering role, preferably within the additive, automotive, aerospace, or advanced materials industries.
•Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., Siemens NX, AutoCAD) for process design, fixture design, and factory layout.
•Extensive experience with additive manufacturing or casting and its applications.
•Excellent drawing reading skills, including strong understanding of GD&T per ASME Y14.5M
•Proficiency in architecture of MES, PLM, ERP, and other production systems.
•Proven track record of successfully leading projects from concept through production.
•Familiarity with automotive/aerospace design and tooling design concepts.
Preferred Qualifications:
•In-depth knowledge of advanced manufacturing technologies such as 3D printing, robotics, and advanced materials science.
•Familiarity of automation principles and experience implementing automation solutions in a production environment.
•Performance of capacity analysis, line balancing, sequencing, process simulation, time studies, factory sim, and similar activities for the support of high-rate products.
•Familiarity with quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100).
What You’ll Get :
Holistic Compensation Package: Enjoy a world-class compensation package that includes a competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities, ensuring you're truly valued for your contributions.
Wellness and Time Off: Embrace a healthy lifestyle with paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown to recharge. We support growing families with paid parental leave, recognizing the importance of bonding time.
Comprehensive Health and Wellness: Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits, offering both HMO and Premium PPO options. Additionally, benefit from company-sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
Investment in Growth: We're committed to your professional development. Take advantage of reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives, empowering you to continuously expand your skill set and reach peak performance.
Inclusive and Collaborative Environment: Join our inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company. Together, we're disrupting the traditional manufacturing industry, embracing diversity, and fostering innovation to reduce our footprint by integrating people and technology.
Divergent is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Our positions adhere to all statutory and regulatory requirements. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Disclosures:
In order to adjust to changes in our business, it may become necessary to add, remove or modify certain duties and responsibilities, or to reassign you to another job position. From time to time you may be asked to work on special projects or to assist with other work. Your cooperation and assistance in performing such additional work is expected. Divergent Technologies, Inc , Inc is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Our positions adhere to all statutory and regulatory requirements. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
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