Senior Additive Manufacturing Process Engineer
Divergent Technologies · Torrance, CA
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Process
- Base pay
- $141k–$194k
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A senior process role at Divergent Technologies (automotive) in Torrance, CA. Characterize, control, and qualify improvements to in-house designed L-PBF equipment to produce high quality material in a repeatable fashion.
- They ask for
- 5+ years
- Tools it names
- Root cause, DOE, ISO 9001, AS9100, CATIA / NX
- Base pay
- $141k–$194k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
At a glance
Pulled from the posting text. If it's not listed here, the posting didn't say.
How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Process team at Divergent Technologies
We found 2 people at this company and state: 1 on the team, 1 leaders. Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. See them ↓
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
Write to Eric → (free) - 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
About the role
The Role
Act as a subject matter expert in Laser Powder Bed Fusion to drive high priority improvements to printed material capability, consistency, and total manufacturing cost.
Independently define project scope, collaboratively align stakeholders, prioritize resources, organize technical data, and effectively communicate status of development activities.
Characterize, control, and qualify improvements to in-house designed L-PBF equipment to produce high quality material in a repeatable fashion.
Develop novel print file toolpath generation techniques and process parameters to meet cost and performance needs using internally developed software tools.
Utilize and improve material qualification framework to fully characterize AM material properties and geometric capability.
Collaborate closely with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to advise on feasibility and risk assessments for new AM products or features.
Author and maintain engineering specifications to drive printed material consistency with effective technical writing.
Support technical disposition of AM quality non-conformances, and drive root cause corrective action for material or equipment issues.
Basic
Qualifications
Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Material Science and Engineering, or related engineering field
5+ Years of professional hands-on fabrication, assembly, testing, and/or technical project management experience
5+ years - Developing L-PBF equipment, process parameters, and/or print file programming
Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls (ITAR)
Ability to directly handle AM metal powders with proper personal protective equipment (PPE)
Able to carry up to 25 lbs.
Preferred Qualifications
Excellent communicator with ability to present clear and concise technical information
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with changing priorities
Proficient with materials engineering fundamentals (Stress-Strain, Fatigue, Microstructure, material property statistics, etc.)
Experience with Aerospace Design for AM and ability to perform manufacturing trade studies grounded in first principles
Direct hands-on experience operating and programming Metal Additive Manufacturing Equipment
Experience with root cause troubleshooting and repairing of mechatronic systems
Proficient with 3D Modeling in Teamcenter / NX
Experience utilizing and editing code for data analysis – Python and/or C++
Demonstrated success with process parameter optimization through design of experiments and statistical analysis
Ability to publish effective engineering specifications and standards
Work Environment
Standard office environment
HVAC controlled L-PBF print room environment
ISO 9001/AS9100 manufacturing environment
Metallurgical test laboratory environment
At Divergent, our pay range is based on the level of the job. For this role, we will consider candidates at levels Senior E05 - Staff E06 as evaluated through our interview process.
Senior AM Process Development Engineer / E05: $141,380 - $194,390
Staff AM Process Development Engineer / E06: $163,270 - $224,500
Pay Range
$141,380 — $224,500 USD
Show full description ↓Show less ↑
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
Drive novel improvements across the L-PBF Additive Manufacturing (AM) process. Achieve best in class printed material performance and cost of goods sold (COGS). Improve in-house printers, develop AM workflow software stack, implement novel print parameters, qualify printed material, and support development of aerospace applications.
What We Offer
- •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.
- •Collaborative and High-Performing Environment: Join our collaborative, dynamic, and high-performing team within a fast-paced, mission-driven company. Together, we're disrupting the traditional manufacturing industry, fostering innovation, and integrating people and technology to reduce our footprint.