Divergent · 19 hours ago
Advanced Manufacturing Operations Specialist
Torrance, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$34/hr - $63/hr
5+ years expDivergent is a technology company that has developed the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS) for manufacturing integrated vehicle structures. The role of Advanced Manufacturing Operations Specialist involves providing scheduling support and production planning expertise to enhance operational efficiency in a high-volume production environment.
3D PrintingAerospaceAutomotiveEmbedded SoftwareGreenTechIndustrial AutomationIndustrial ManufacturingSoftware
Responsibilities
Provide scheduling expertise for machining, inspection, and assembly work centers to support forecasted build plans and production readiness
Aid in developing and maintaining work center schedules specifically for machined parts, in-process inspection, assembly, & final inspection operations
Help prepare and update daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules for these critical work centers, ensuring alignment with Program and Planning Teams
Actively host daily production standups and cross-functional readiness meetings to communicate status, resolve blockers, and adjust work center priorities
Proactively push/pull jobs within machining, inspection, assembly, and shipping phases to reduce WIP stagnation and to meet build targets
Validate that Material Requirements Planning (MRP) dates reflect actual shop floor conditions, making corrections with Planning Team to avoid misalignment in downstream workcenters
Help Investigate part shortages and labor constraints impacting these work centers; coordinate with planning and manufacturing engineering to resolve gaps
Provide schedule visibility and performance updates to shop leads and senior leadership, highlighting risks and opportunities within assigned work centers
Support the development and implementation of tools to improve real-time tracking, capacity planning, and resource forecasting in machining, inspection, and assembly
Identify and implement initiatives to improve product quality, throughput, and efficiency within the focused work centers
Identify and execute flow improvements across machining and assembly areas to streamline operations and reduce WIP
Clearly communicate daily execution priorities to machine shop, inspectors, and assembly supervisors to maintain alignment with production goals
Qualification
Required
Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
5+ years of production planning or scheduling experience in aerospace or high-complexity manufacturing environments
Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP and MES systems
Expertise in production planning, forecasting, and schedule optimization
High proficiency with Microsoft Excel, project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet), JIRA, and Confluence
Ability to navigate and influence in cross-functional teams (engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, production, quality)
Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills
Preferred
Experience with Siemens NX PLM and master BOM conversion (eBOM to mBOM)
Track record of improving on-time delivery, reducing schedule variance, and driving systemic improvements
Benefits
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.
Company
Divergent
Divergent is a developer of Divergent Adaptive Production System a software-hardware solution to replace traditional vehicle manufacturing.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.11BKey Investors
RochefortBridge BankHexagon
2025-09-15Series E· $250M
2025-09-15Debt Financing· $40M
2024-06-27Debt Financing· $47M
Leadership Team
Kevin Czinger
Founder, Lead Inventor & Executive Chairman
Matt Manske
Senior Director, Platform Software Development, Software R&D
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